L/S Biotech Analyst
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading biotechnology‑focused investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management. Operating as a dedicated, research‑intensive long/short equity platform, the firm invests across the therapeutics and broader biotech landscape. Renowned for its rigorous scientific diligence, disciplined fundamental process, and collaborative culture, the firm is seeking a highly credentialed analyst to join its investment team.
Job Description:
As an analyst, you will drive the identification, evaluation, and monitoring of public therapeutics investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will pair deep scientific training with proven long/short equity experience. Working closely with the portfolio manager, you will contribute to idea generation, fundamental analysis, risk assessment, and portfolio construction in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct rigorous, science‑driven research on therapeutics companies, including clinical pipelines, mechanistic rationale, trial design, regulatory dynamics, and competitive positioning.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuations to assess risk/reward and scenario outcomes.
- Continuously monitor clinical literature, FDA communications, medical meetings, and company‑specific catalysts.
- Participate in company calls, KOL consultations, conferences, and scientific forums to gather differentiated insights.
- Generate actionable, well‑supported long and short investment ideas.
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine high‑conviction theses and support cross‑team scientific understanding.
- Prepare clear, analytically rigorous materials for internal meetings and portfolio discussions.
Qualifications:
- PhD or MD required in a life sciences discipline (e.g., biology, immunology, oncology, neuroscience, or related field).
- 3+ years of long/short equity experience on the buy‑side, with a demonstrated ability to analyze therapeutics assets.
- Strong scientific foundation with the ability to rapidly evaluate clinical data and mechanistic rationale.
- Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and fundamental analysis skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific information into concise, investment‑relevant conclusions.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity, and desire to contribute meaningfully within a high‑performance investment team.
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