Job Description:
The Life Sciences & Diagnostic Tools Equity Research team currently covers ~35 listed companies spanning the life sciences tools (analytical and laboratory instruments), diagnostics, biopharma services (contract research and contract manufacturing), and animal health sectors, with a combined market of ~$900 billion. This is one of the more diverse coverage universes in healthcare, which means that the candidate for this position should be intellectually curious and have a deep desire to learn. Although neither a basic science nor a diagnostics industry background is absolutely required, it is very desirable, as it shortens the learning curve and facilitates communication with companies and clients. The candidate should also have experience with financial modeling and quantitative analysis, as well as strong verbal communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will work alongside Senior Analysts and Associates in all aspects of the research process, from idea generation to modeling, including but not limiting to the following:
Write industry and company reports and company launch initiations
Develop doctor/patient/research lab/diagnostic surveys and conduct doctor/scientist/expert interviews to understand new product/technology potential, market dynamics, and current and future product demand
Build financial models to quantitatively analyze company valuations
Demonstrate industry knowledge (such as diagnostic regulatory pathways and reimbursement, genomics and proteomics workflows, biologic drug and vaccine production, technology enabled drug development)
Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies
Seek out new, value-added and/or unusual sources of information
Have ability to monitor news flow and highlight stock-impacting updates when Senior Analyst is traveling
Interact regularly with sales, trading and external clients
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience. (Advanced degree in a scientific discipline or industry expertise is a plus but not required)
Ideal candidate would have min 4 years of experience (preferably in healthcare) in equity research, buy side experience or investment banking experience
Strong writing and financial modeling skills
Must enjoy following the stock market and doing desktop and field research
Academic background in a science field (e.g., molecular biology, genomics, cell biology, immunology, biochemistry) and should have basic understanding of economics, macroeconomic factors and policy desirable
Must have excellent communications skills, written and verbal
Must have very strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task
Must work well in a collaborative team environment
Must have strong desire to be team player and view team’s success as a reflection of individual success
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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