Equity Research Associate, Biotechnology

About the Role

Guggenheim Securities is seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a sell-side Equity Research Associate to cover the Biotechnology sector. This role involves following public/private Biotechnology companies and supporting the research team in analyzing companies and making stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in the life sciences, with interest in equity research and financial modeling, specifically in Biotechnology, focusing on rare disease and gene therapies. The position is located in New York or Boston.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Senior Analyst through fundamental analysis and investment research in equity markets with an emphasis on original, bottom-up research in the Biotechnology sector.
• Analyze individual Biotechnology companies to build and update fully integrated financial and valuation models.
• Write comprehensive research reports and present findings.
• Draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news.
• Conduct primary research through industry sources including, but not limited to, financial analysis, due diligence clinical data and industry trends, company management, and strategies.
• Organize physician calls for investors and investor events.
• Update analyst marketing handout regularly.
• Interact with the Firm’s institutional sales force and investor clients.
• Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding research findings and directives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Exceptional academic pedigree, including a higher degree in a life science field (PhD).
• Ability to search, understand, and interpret scientific and medical publications and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PK/PD modeling, statistical modeling, clinical trial design, and analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as R and Python is a plus.
• Prior experience in drug development and PK/PD optimization is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Work Location

• This role is expected to be in the New York or Boston office at least 4 days per week.

Salary

• Annual base salary between $140,000 and $165,000.
• The range listed reflects base salary only.