My client is looking for an Equity Research Associate – Biotech (Oncology) for their location in New York City, NY.  This is a Permanent Position

This individual will work closely with senior equity research professionals to assist in preparing and executing analyses of functional areas within the therapeutics industry.  PhD and at least one year of finance experience strongly preferred. 

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Qualified candidates will possess either: PhD in pharmacology, molecular biology, physiology, or some directly medically relevant discipline; or MD, with or without post graduate medical training.  PhD strongly preferred for this role.  

Prior business education: MBA or CFA, or other formal business training

Prior business experience: 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; or 2 years of investment banking analyst training in healthcare at a recognized investment banking firm 

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.