Vice President - Life Sciences, Tools & Diagnostics

Lazard, Inc.

$250K — $275K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of investment banking experience, particularly in Life Science Tools and Diagnostics.
  • Proven leadership ability and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Strong initiative and comfort in unstructured, dynamic environments.
  • Capability to guide and empower junior bankers.
  • Excellent quantitative analysis and attention to detail.
  • Outstanding communication skills for managing multiple projects and transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial analyses and develop financial models.
  • Create client presentations and marketing materials.
  • Engage with senior executives of client companies.
  • Oversee and manage the deal process from start to finish.
  • Lead and mentor Associates and Analysts.
  • Foster a positive team culture through collaboration and guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits to enhance employee well-being.
  • Individualized employee experience supporting career and personal life balance.
  • Investment in the ongoing development of your career.
  • Supportive environment valuing diverse talents and passions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a Vice President to join the Healthcare Group in the San Francisco office. Healthcare professionals in the San Francisco office work on a variety of strategic transactions for industry-leading and emerging players across the entire biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics and life science tools sectors. The San Francisco healthcare team is a pillar of our Global Healthcare Group together with New York and London, and collaborates with colleagues around the world on international transactions. The ideal candidate will have a background in the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics sectors.

We'll trust you to:
  • Perform financial analyses and create models
  • Prepare and create client presentations and marketing materials
  • Interact with client senior executives
  • Manage deal processes
  • Provide guidance to and supervise Associates and Analysts


You'll need to have:
  • At least three years or equivalent of investment banking experience with interest in Life Science Tools and Diagnostics
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and be a team player with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
  • Top performance with comfort operating in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
  • Ability to support, manage, and empower junior bankers
  • Strong client and presentation skills
  • Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously


What we offer:
We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $250,000 - $275,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant's years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory's compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

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Representation at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success. #LI-EF1

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