Job Title: Equity Research Associate – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Endocrine Reports to: Sr. Equity Research Analyst Department: Equity Research Location: New York Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000 We are seeking a highly talented individual to add significant value to our equity research team. This individual will work directly with a Senior Managing Director to assist in preparing and executing analyses of specific areas within biotechnology, with a focus on commercial and clinical stage companies across a range of therapy areas: cardiology, pulmonary, endocrine, radiopharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have an innovative mindset, relentless intellectual curiosity, passion for biotech innovation and the stock market, and be a steadfast team player in a fast-paced environment. Previous relevant work experience is preferred. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies • Leverage scientific and financial mindset in writing research reports on companies for distribution to the Leerink sales force and institutional clients • Collect and analyze data (i.e., scientific papers, clinical trial data) on novel therapeutics • Interview company executives and medical/industry key opinion leaders, take detailed notes, and apply resulting insights to developing leading-edge research reports • Build, update and maintain financial models to inform investment recommendations • Keep up to date on all sector-relevant market news and medical meeting presentations • Answer inquiries from firm personnel and external clients • Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest (i.e., medical conferences, company events, investor meetings) Experience and Qualifications: • Qualified candidates must be hard-working self-starters with a passion for leveraging their medical/scientific background & financial modeling skills towards equity research • Prior industry/business experience strongly preferred: 1+ years of experience in sell-side equity research role, or 1+ years of experience in investment banking, VC / private equity, buy-side biotech investment, or top consulting firm role. • Medical or scientific background a plus: MS, PhD, MD or PharmD preferred • Fully licensed is a plus: Completion of all exams (SIE, Series 86/87, Series 63) is preferred • Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development, and commercialization • Excellent written & verbal communication skills and strong multi-tasking ability • Ability to search, understand and synthesize scientific and medical publications • Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills Equal Employment Opportunity: Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices. Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.