Equity Research Associate, Rare Disease

Equity Research Associate Rare Diseases This individual will work closely with senior equity research professionals to prepare research reports and other products to help investor clients evaluate the clinical and commercial prospects of biotechnology therapies in development for rare and common diseases. PhD or MD and equity research experience strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of biology and finance, work ethic, critical thinking and communication skills. Additionally, we want a candidate who is versatile, creative, a skilled writer, and not afraid to dig into tough topics. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Collect and analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends Draft market research surveys and analyze results Interview company executives and medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses Build, update and maintain financial models Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies Write research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the Leerink sales force and institutional clients Keep current of market news Answer inquiries from firm personnel and external clients Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest Experience and Qualifications Required: Qualified candidates will possess either: PhD in pharmacology, molecular biology, physiology, or some directly relevant medical discipline; or MD, with or without post graduate medical training. Advanced analytics experience and/or statistics advanced degree Prior business experience: equity research preferred or at least 2 years of consulting experience at a leading consulting firm; or two years of industry business development experience at a leading pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm Modeling experience in another financial role or graduate work Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development and commercialization Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills General understanding of statistical analysis techniques #J-18808-Ljbffr Leerink Partners