Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

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Position Summary

Guggenheim is seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a sell-side Equity Research Associate to help cover the Biotechnology sector. This person will be responsible for following the progress of public/private Biotechnology companies and will support the research team in its efforts to analyze companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. In addition to a background in the life sciences, the ideal candidate will have interest in equity research and financial modeling, specifically in the Biotechnology sectors with a focus on rare disease and gene therapies. The position is in New York or Boston. Essential Job Functions

Provide support to the Senior Analyst through fundamental analysis and investment research in equity markets with an emphasis on original, bottom-up research in the Biotechnology sector Analyze individual Biotechnology companies to build and update fully integrated financial and valuation models Write comprehensive research reports and present findings; draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news Conduct primary research through industry sources including, but not limited to, financial analysis, due diligence clinical data and industry trends, company management and strategies Organize physician calls for investors and investor events Update analyst marketing handout regularly Interact with Firm’s institutional sales force and investor clients Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding research findings and directives Preferred Qualifications Experience in PK/PD modeling, statistical modeling, clinical trial design and analysis is a preferred. Knowledge of programming languages such as R and Python is a plus. Prior experience in drug development and PK/PD optimization is preferred. Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills Basic Qualifications Exceptional academic pedigree, including a higher degree in a life science field (PhD) Ability to search, understand, and interpret scientific and medical publications and presentations Work Location Currently, this role is expected to be in the New York or Boston office at least 4 days per week. Salary Annual base salary between $140,000 and $165,000. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation. About Us: Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston. For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.