Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology at Jefferies in New York, NY

Summary: Jefferies is a leading global investment banking and capital markets firm seeking an equity research associate to support a senior biotechnology analyst. The role involves conducting proprietary research, writing reports, and interacting with management teams and investors in the biotech sector. Responsibilities: - Candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech industry - Conducting proprietary research and evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts - Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, deep dive data analyses, competitive landscaping, and industry/ company news - Delving into intellectual property and following patent litigation concerning pharmaceuticals - Building and maintaining financial models and powerpoint decks - Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas - Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors Required Qualifications: - 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research required (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc). Must be fully licensed - Science background required; MD or PhD preferred - Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term - Hard-working, attention to detail, team player - Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data - Deep understanding of, or experience with, drug development and the FDA-approval process for pharmacologic treatments is desirable - High proficiency in written/verbal communication - Can type >120 words per minute - Has experience writing quality sell side reports, producing powerpoints, and creating detailed financial models (e.g. functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models, etc) - Experience building financial models using excel is a plus Required Skills: Healthcare investment research, Drug development knowledge, Financial modeling Important Skills: MD, PhD, Written/verbal communication Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Typing speed, Powerpoint proficiency, Sell side report writing Benefits: Medical, dental & vision coverage, 401(k), Life, accident, and disability insurance, Wellness programs, Paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, Paid parental leave