Investment Banking Vice President - Healthcare Biopharma

Overview

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for an experienced Investment Banking Vice President for our Healthcare Biopharma team in New York, NY. This role offers a significant opportunity for an ambitious professional to join our strategically expanding Biopharma Investment Banking team. You will play a pivotal role in executing high-profile transactions and providing critical strategic and financial advice to leading public and private companies within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Serve as a key contact for select clients, fostering impactful relationships and contributing to client coverage.
• Marketing & Client Materials: Develop compelling marketing materials for company sale and financing assignments.
• Due Diligence: Actively participate in due diligence processes and drafting sessions for public offerings.
• Business Development: Assume increasing responsibilities in new business development initiatives over time.
• Transaction Execution: Lead and support the execution of M&A, equity, equity‑linked, and debt transactions.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare comprehensive strategic and M&A analyses, detailed company valuations, and financial models.

Impact & Growth Opportunities

As a core member of our team, you will gain extensive sector expertise and in-depth transaction experience. This position provides direct exposure to senior bankers and C‑suite executives, offering unparalleled mentorship and the opportunity to develop lasting client relationships. You will be instrumental in advising some of the most relevant companies in the Biopharma landscape, directly contributing to their strategic growth and capital market activities.

Team Culture & Leadership

We seek an individual who will demonstrate professional and cultural leadership, contributing to a highly collaborative team environment. Our culture thrives on a commitment to excellence, integrity, and mentorship, fostering an atmosphere where every team member is empowered to succeed and contribute meaningfully.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of investment banking experience or an MBA degree and 3+ years of investment banking or closely related experience.
• Meaningful M&A transaction experience required.
• Ability to lead junior bankers throughout a transaction; includes reviewing work, setting expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
• Business writing skills, including the ability to write compelling selling memorandums and presentations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and M&A deal modeling experience.
• Client management skills including ability to build relationships and establish trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional work ethic and a high level of enthusiasm, initiative, and leadership potential.
• Deep understanding and passion for healthcare, biotechnology, biopharma or other relevant work experience.
• BA/BS/MS or an advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD) is a plus.
• Highly motivated, team player with strong attention to detail and an ability to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $250,000 per year. Placement is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation, which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.