Jefferies
Equity Research Senior Associate – Biotechnology (#1 ranked SMID Biotech/4x ranked team)
520 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
Full-time · $135k–$165k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Summary: Top investment bank is seeking an Equity Research Associate with deep scientific background to support Biotechnology Analyst and Senior Pharma & Biotech analyst (#1 ranked SMID Biotech/4x ranked team).
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting proprietary research evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing preclinical and clinical data, attending medical conferences, and speaking with key opinion leaders
- Building and maintaining financial models
- Writing research reports for companies under coverage
- Creating statistical models/analyses of clinical trials
- Interpret and analyze industry/company news, patent law and litigations, and clinical data
- Conceiving and executing differentiated project ideas
- Communicating with company management, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors
Key qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) in life sciences – immunology/neuroscience/oncology experience is a plus
- Ideal candidate qualities include competitiveness, drive, strong work ethic, creativity, desire to be great, enthusiasm to learn, and a team player
- Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical/clinical data
- 1+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research, buy-side, healthcare consulting, or biopharmaceutical industry
- High proficiency in written/verbal communication
- Statistical background/Python is desirable
- Experience with clinical trial statistics and designs are a plus
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $135,000 - $165,000.