Associate/Senior Associate, Sagard Healthcare Partners Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sagard Holdings Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in alternative asset management is seeking a dynamic individual to join their healthcare investment team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the biopharmaceutical sector, focusing on due diligence, financial modeling, and investment execution. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, leveraging strong research and analytical skills to support investment decisions. With a commitment to long-term growth and ethical practices, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare investments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in asset management, investment banking, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on healthcare investments.
• Develop sales forecasts and valuation models for biopharmaceutical products.

Skills

Research Skills

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences

Commerce or Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Sagard Overview

Sagard Holdings ("Sagard") is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager with professionals located in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Since 2016, Sagard has grown exponentially, expanding assets under management from US$500M to over US$27B, and increasing its team from 50 to over 400 professionals.

Sagard invests across four asset classes: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate. It was founded by Power Corporation of Canada ("Power") as a complement to its global investment holdings and is a key strategic priority with long-term growth objectives. Power is one of Canada's largest public companies and a significant stakeholder in Sagard.

Sagard's entrepreneurial DNA is central to its culture, emphasizing building long-term partnerships, supporting growth, and leveraging a global network of portfolio companies, limited partners, and advisors. Sagard is also a signatory of the UN PRI, committed to measuring its social and economic impact.

Sagard Healthcare focuses on investments in royalties and credit backed by approved biopharmaceutical products, diagnostics, and medical devices, aiming to accelerate innovation returns and provide attractive healthcare exposure uncorrelated with other asset classes.

Position Overview:

The selected candidate will support the Sagard Healthcare investment team in due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and execution of healthcare royalty and credit investments. This role offers a unique opportunity to invest in the biopharmaceutical industry within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment focused on long-term growth.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including reviewing scientific literature, clinical trial data, interviewing physicians, and market research on product profiles, pricing, and adoption.
2. Support the deal team in reviewing new investments and monitoring existing ones.
3. Analyze the treatment landscape and clinical profiles of pharmaceutical products.
4. Develop sales forecasts and valuation models for relevant products and companies.
5. Build complex financial and patient-based models to aid investment decisions.
6. Prepare investment presentations and memos, synthesizing research and financial analysis into actionable recommendations.

Experience & Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences, Commerce, Finance, or related fields.
2. 2-4 years of relevant experience in asset management, investment banking, or consulting, with a focus on biopharma or healthcare.
3. Interest in investing and understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry.
4. Strong research, data analysis, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
5. Knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
6. Alignment with Sagard's core values: ethics, professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
7. Ability to prioritize tasks and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
8. Flexibility and adaptability to change.
9. Effective teamwork and independent work capabilities.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
11. Based in Toronto and able to work in a hybrid model.

Sagard values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Accommodation requests during the hiring process are welcome.