Director of Research - Therapeutics

Guidepoint; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 PTO days

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with up to 10% employer match

Free snacks and beverages in the office

Friday happy hour

Casual work environment

Job summary

A leading research enablement platform in New York City seeks a seasoned professional to manage research initiatives in Biotech and Pharma. This hybrid role requires a strong analytical background, 15+ years of research experience, and expertise in conducting expert interviews. The position offers a salary between $230K - $250K, along with comprehensive benefits including 15 PTO days, 401(k) matching, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of investment-related research experience covering Biotech/Pharma.
• Proven track record of conducting and moderating expert interviews.
• Experience conducting research on therapeutics companies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and implement primary research initiatives.
• Generate ideas for timely and topical content.
• Lead and moderate interviews with experts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Research methodologies

Investment principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Life Sciences

MBA or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Insights product is a new offering for Guidepoint's Institutional investment and corporate clients, that offers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events. The teleconferences live in a transcript library portal, which covers a wide of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint’s proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e. private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals.

This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

What You Will Do

• Research Planning: Collaborate with the Global Head of Healthcare to design and implement primary research initiatives, focusing on key areas within Biotech/Pharma.
• Idea Generation: Generate ideas to create timely and topical content aligned with the interests of US institutional investors.
• Expert Interviews: Lead and moderate interviews with physicians, researchers, and industry executives from Guidepoint’s network, ensuring extraction of valuable insights.
• Preparation and Analysis: Prepare for interviews by analyzing SEC filings, investor presentations, monitoring news releases, and reviewing Wall Street research.
• Team Management: Guide and mentor a team of junior analysts responsible for developing corporate content for biotech and pharma sectors.
• Client Engagement: Develop and implement client engagement plans that reflect the needs of relevant clients and maximize utilization of Insights content.
• Training and Development: Provide ongoing training for junior analysts on market analysis, investment research methodologies, M&A, and LBOs.
• Collaboration: Partner with the outreach team to highlight content with actionable takeaways for clients.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA, PhD) preferred.
• 15+ years of investment-related research experience on buyside or sell side covering Biotech/Pharma. 12+ years for candidates with MD or PhD degrees.
• Experience conducting therapeutics company research is required.
• Proven track record of conducting and moderating expert interviews.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex information from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams with mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and tools, with a solid understanding of investment principles and market trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer

The annual base salary for this position is $230,000 - $250,000. Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

Benefits

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with up to 10% employer match, life insurance, paid time off, and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment and team-building events

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower clients’ decision-making processes. We are backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and 1,600 employees worldwide, delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request to inform clients’ research.

We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.