Our client is a large biotech hedge fund with $2bn AUM in life sciences. It's a lean team structure with a CIO, 1 Portfolio Manager, and 3 other Research Analysts. The fund is seeking a Biotech Research (Senior) Analyst with runway to own your own universe in biotech / therapeutics with the capacity to go in private investments as needed.
Responsibilities
Conduct qualitative and quantitative fundamental analysis of companies, including assessment of competitive advantage, management team, and industry structure
Perform in-depth investment research: including both independent and due diligence such as speaking company management teams and industry experts, and analyzing publicly available data such SEC documents, company conference calls
Make investment buy/sell recommendations by conducting detailed fundamental analyses of companies and industries, building financial forecast models, performing valuation analyses, and assessing the risks.
Analyze financial metrics of companies by evaluating historical performance and building models of financial statements, including proprietary forecasts
Performs valuation analyses on companies, including price targets as well as upside and downside valuation
Actively monitor existing holdings and investment opportunities within market
Drive diligence and deal execution around private biotech investment opportunities; may also include responsibilities as a board representative
Provide input on portfolio holdings that are covered by other investment team members
Implement and drive Portfolio Management initiatives as directed by Portfolio Managers
Support Sales and Marketing teams with external communications as assigned
Keep abreast of industry approaches and best practices and integrates findings into work as appropriate
Participate in ad hoc research projects as needed
Related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or others (MBA, CFA)
5+ years’ experience in biotech investment preferred; high enthusiasm for and interest in required
Excellent research, financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills
Passion for financial analysis, company analysis, and industry research
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex subject matter
Demonstrates strong analyst acumen
Ability to work well independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
Demonstrates good working relationships with all departments
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Research, and Analyst
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Biotechnology Research, and Investment Management
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