Senior Research Analyst - Equity Research - Healthcare

Job title
Senior Research Analyst

Experience
3 – 5 years

Job Duties

• Identify and summarize articles and clinical trial results relevant mainly to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies based in US
• Understand and analyze clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety endpoints
• Comment on clinical data releases and impact on companies
• Conduct comparative analysis of pipeline drugs vs. peers, based on clinical trial results
• Evaluate therapeutic options in a disease area based on efficacy and side effects, and draw conclusions on potential drug approval and market share
• Search and aggregation related to specific therapeutic area, sector and companies
• Provide data and analysis based on various client requests
• Updating company models and doing financial analysis
• Build and update sector databases in MS Excel

Qualification

• B.Sc (Biotech) / B. Pharm / MBBS or M-Pharma
• Background in finance or accounting would be an added plus.

Skills required

• Deep understanding of pharmacology of drugs: both small molecules as well as biologics
• Good understanding of emerging technologies in healthcare
• Ability to retrieve clinical trial data from sources like medical journals and third-party providers
• Excellent secondary research skills and proficiency in usage of search engines
• Understanding of clinical trial data and ability to estimate market potential of drugs
• Understanding of the drug development and approval process in major global markets
• Ability to write research reports, comment on the market impact of drug-related data releases
• Ability to think and work independently
• Prior equity research or investment banking experience in financials would be an added advantage
• Strong communication skills (oral/written)

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