Jefferies is seeking an equity research associate to support a rising senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies. Responsibilities will include: • Candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech industry • Conducting proprietary research and evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts • Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, deep dive data analyses, competitive landscaping, and industry/ company news • Delving into intellectual property and following patent litigation concerning pharmaceuticals • Building and maintaining financial models and powerpoint decks • Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas • Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors Key Qualifications: • 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research required (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc). Must be fully licensed. • Science background required; MD or PhD preferred • Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term • Hard-working, attention to detail, team player • Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data • Deep understanding of, or experience with, drug development and the FDA-approval process for pharmacologic treatments is desirable • High proficiency in written/verbal communication • Can type >120 words per minute • Has experience writing quality sell side reports, producing powerpoints, and creating detailed financial models (e.g. functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models, etc) • Experience building financial models using excel is a plus Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.