Job Description

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  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.
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    Responsibilities
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   Conduct qualitative and quantitative fundamental analysis of companies, including assessment of competitive advantage, management team, and industry structure
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   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
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   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.
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   Analyze financial metrics of companies by evaluating historical performance and building models of financial statements, including proprietary forecasts
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   Performs valuation analyses on companies, including price targets as well as upside and downside valuation
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   Actively monitor existing holdings and investment opportunities within market
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   Drive diligence and deal execution around private biotech investment opportunities; may also include responsibilities as a board representative
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   Provide input on portfolio holdings that are covered by other investment team members
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   Implement and drive Portfolio Management initiatives as directed by Portfolio Managers
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   Support Sales and Marketing teams with external communications as assigned
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   Keep abreast of industry approaches and best practices and integrates findings into work as appropriate
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   Participate in ad hoc research projects as needed
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   Related duties and projects as assigned
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    Qualifications
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   Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or others (MBA, CFA)
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   5+ years&rsquo; experience in biotech investment preferred; high enthusiasm for and interest in required
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   Excellent research, financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills
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   Passion for financial analysis, company analysis, and industry research
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   Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex subject matter
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   Demonstrates strong analyst acumen
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   Ability to work well independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
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   Demonstrates good working relationships with all departments
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