Investment Banking Assocate, Biopharma

LE001 Leerink Partners LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Leerink Partners LLC in San Francisco is seeking an Investment Banking Associate in Biopharma to join a senior team focused on healthcare and life sciences. You will lead execution of M&A and financing transactions, prepare materials for clients, and supervise valuation work, with direct CEO/CFO exposure and advancement opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in healthcare investment banking, strong financial modeling and communication skills, and a track record of high performance in a

Qualifications

• +4 years of investment banking experience, healthcare related transactions preferred
• Exemplary academic record; finance and life sciences undergraduate experience preferred; MBA is a plus
• Financial modeling and analytical skills are necessary, including knowledge of financial accounting
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, energetic, personable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic work environment

Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in all aspects of execution of investment banking transactions
• Assist in preparation of presentations for current and prospective clients
• Perform and supervise preparation of valuation analyses of clients and targets
• Perform due diligence investigations

Skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Healthcare sector knowledge

Education

MBA (preferred)

Finance and life sciences background

Job description

Job Title: Investment Banking Associate, Biopharma

Reports to: Head of Investment Banking Department: Investment Banking

Location: San Francisco

Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000

The Associate will be a key member of an experienced team building a world‑class investment banking practice focused on healthcare and life science companies. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of originating, structuring, and executing financings and M&A transactions for clients across all sectors. This position offers direct client CEO and CFO contact, significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare investment banking experience at the Associate level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Play a lead role in all aspects of execution of investment banking transactions
• Assist in preparation of presentations for current and prospective clients
• Perform and supervise preparation of valuation analyses of clients and targets
• Perform due diligence investigations

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• +4 years of investment banking experience, healthcare related transactions preferred
• Exemplary academic record; finance and life sciences undergraduate experience preferred; MBA is a plus
• Financial modeling and analytical skills are necessary, including knowledge of financial accounting
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, energetic, personable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic work environment

About Leerink Partners, LLC

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker‑dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

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.

At Leerink Partners, we share a common desire to achieve the highest level of success for our clients. If you are passionate about healthcare and investing, our team has unmatched access to the necessary resources and support to leverage your talents and expertise into valuable contributions for our clients.

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker‑dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.