Equity Research Associate – Immunology

Summary: Leerink Partners is the leading investment bank to the healthcare and life science industries, and they are seeking an Equity Research Associate to assist in preparing and executing analyses of therapeutic areas and biopharmaceutical products. The role involves formulating investment recommendations, analyzing data, and writing research reports for distribution. Responsibilities: - Formulate in-depth investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of a diverse range of companies - Collect and rigorously analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends - Draft market research surveys and synthesize results into targeted insights - Interview company executives and medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses - Build, update and maintain financial models - Leverage scientific and financial mindset in writing research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the Leerink Partners' sales force and institutional clients - Answer inquiries from internal firm personnel and external clients - Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest Required Qualifications: - Prior business experience preferred, ideally some experience in one or more of the following: sell-side research, consulting experience at a leading consulting firm; or industry business development experience at a leading pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm - Academic background a plus: MD, PhD, or PharmD - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to search, understand and distill complex scientific and medical publications into succinct insights for biotech investors - Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development and commercialization - Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills - General understanding of statistical analysis techniques Required Skills: Financial modeling, Biotechnology knowledge, Pharmaceutical industry knowledge Important Skills: Statistical analysis, Written communication Nice-to-Have Skills: Intellectual curiosity, Verbal communication, Team player Benefits: Variable incentives, Bonuses, Benefits, Other perks