LifeSci Search · 2 days ago
Vice President | $3bn Biotech Hedge Fund
LifeSci Search is representing a biotech hedge fund with $3bn AUM that consistently outperforms peer funds. The Vice President will conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses of companies, perform in-depth investment research, and actively monitor existing holdings and investment opportunities.
Responsibilities
Conduct qualitative and quantitative fundamental analysis of companies, including assessment of competitive advantage, management team, and industry structure
Perform in-depth investment research: including both independent and due diligence such as speaking company management teams and industry experts, and analyzing publicly available data such SEC documents, company conference calls
Conduct detailed fundamental analyses of companies and industries, building financial forecast models, performing valuation analyses, and assessing the risks
Analyze financial metrics of companies by evaluating historical performance and building models of financial statements, including proprietary forecasts
Performs valuation analyses on companies, including price targets as well as upside and downside valuation
Actively monitor existing holdings and investment opportunities within market
Support Sales and Marketing teams with external communications as assigned
Keep abreast of industry approaches and best practices and integrates findings into work as appropriate
Participate in ad hoc research projects as needed
Related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
4+ years' experience in biotech public investment preferred in addition to previous work experience in Equity Research, Consulting, Investment Banking, etc
Excellent research, financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills
Passion for financial analysis, company analysis, and industry research
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex subject matter
Demonstrates strong analyst acumen
Ability to work well independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
Demonstrates good working relationships with all departments
Preferred
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or others (MBA, CFA) preferred but not required