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Jefferies · 1 month ago

Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm, and they are seeking an Equity Research Associate specializing in Biotechnology. The role involves conducting proprietary research, writing reports, building financial models, and interfacing with various stakeholders in the biotech sector.

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Responsibilities

Conducting proprietary research evaluating biotech companies’ therapeutic pipeline by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts
Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, deep dive in disease/ technology/ IP/ regulation/ policy, and industry/ company news
Building and maintaining financial models
Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas
Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors
Candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech equity research

Qualification

Biopharmaceutical investment researchFinancial modelingAdvanced degree in life sciencesWritten/verbal communicationTyping speed >120 wpmAttention to detailTeam player

Required

~1+ years of biopharmaceutical investment research, consulting, or industry; prior experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research with full license is a plus
Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term
A strong academic track record is essential
Proficiency in written/verbal communication
Experience building financial models using excel a required on-the-job skill; prior experience is a plus
Motivated, hard-working, attention to detail, team player
Can type >120 words per minute

Preferred

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/ PharmD) in life sciences preferred, though not required

Company

Jefferies

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Jefferies provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets.

H1B Sponsorship

Jefferies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (147)
2024 (122)
2023 (83)
2022 (183)
2021 (169)
2020 (60)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2012-11-12Acquired

Leadership Team

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Cameron Lester
Managing Director, Global Co-head of Tech Investment Banking
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David Windley
Managing Director
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