ASSOCIATE, BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TEAM
GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH DIVISION
Bench International has been retained exclusively by a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, to identify a science/ technology-focused Associate to join the Firm's Global Investment Research Division - Biotechnology Investment Research team. This position will report to the Managing Director/Biotechnology Analyst and will be based in New York City.
The Associate - Biotechnology Research Team will support the life science (biotech and other life sciences) sector senior investment analysts to develop the Firm’s scientific and medical knowledge base. Research coverage will target small-to-mid cap companies in the biomedical industry, focusing on important therapeutic areas, emerging companies, and technologies as they relate to investment opportunities. This individual will be expected to conduct primary research and due diligence on medical technologies and products; attend scientific and medical conferences, scouting all information at once and building relationships; articulate early stage compounds/products in development with credibility; attend investment conferences, including those focused on emerging companies; interact with thought leaders in the healthcare industry; and assist in organizing client-sponsored thematic conferences on diseases/technologies for investors. The incumbent will produce initiation rep!
orts covering trends and innovations on selected diseases/technologies, to include assessment of a disease/technology plus qualitative discussions on 5 to 10 related companies, and reports to update each disease/technology every 6-12 months, including new developments from recent medical/industry conferences. S/he must also pass examinations on Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 within one year on the job.
An MD degree with 2-5 years' drug development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is required; MBA degree will be a plus. Consulting experience at top tier firm in life science or related industries (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Decision Resources, etc.) and/or pharmaceutical/ biotech industry or other relevant business experience is preferable. The successful candidate will have high-level analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills; the ability to convert information relating to companies of interest into standard reports, including coming up to speed on financial side; high-end oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate advanced medical concepts in lay terms; and well-developed decision-making skills. Additional requirements include the ability to work independently, efficiently and cooperatively in a close-knit team environment, and to work flexible hours, travel as required, and meet deadlines. Good working kn!
owledge and experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint is also required.
PLEASE CONTACT GAIL ROSENBLUM
Gail@benchinternational.com