Equity Research Senior Associate – Biotechnology ranked SMID Biotech​/ranked team

Job Description

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).

• 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

• 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

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Full Time. Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full‑time employees or part‑time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage;

401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full‑time employees, paid parental leave.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.