Senior Equity Analyst Biotech Pharmaceuticals – Seligman Investments

LGBT Great • Remote (MD, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

This role will lead biotech and pharmaceuticals sector investments supporting the Healthcare Long/Short Fund at Seligman Investments, part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an asset manager with over $1 trillion in assets under management and administration. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing fund with an entrepreneurial spirit yet part of a highly established and reputable investment firm/platform. Our team has presence in New York, Menlo Park, Miami, and Boston.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead biotech and pharmaceuticals sector coverage reporting to the Healthcare Portfolio Manager
Develop investment theses by researching the industry and specific companies through medical and scientific due diligence, channel checks, earnings calls, company meetings, conferences and sell-side events
Ability to accurately analyze complex medical literature, scientific data, statistical models and quickly distill key information that will impact investment decisions
Communicate effectively research and new developments on a daily basis and track information about sector, companies, drug classes, regulatory and reimbursement decisions in a central repository
Create valuation analyses on sector companies to arrive at price targets for existing holdings and price discrepancies on prospective holdings, based on fundamental drivers and a consistent valuation approach
Develop trade recommendations rooted in carefully analyzed risk/reward
Deep understanding of financial statements and ability to create and maintain detailed financial models
Strong work ethic, highest integrity, drive for results, entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity and honesty contributing to a positive culture and team environment

Required Qualifications

5+ years in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector either in clinical, scientific, financial services, or industry capacity
2+ years of experience as a dedicated investment analyst covering biotech/pharmaceuticals for an institutional asset manager

Preferred Qualifications

Experience covering both biotech and pharmaceuticals across all key therapeutic areas for a hedge fund
Experience with private investments and derivatives
Advanced degree (eg, MS, PharmD, PhD, MD)

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