Investment Banking Associate - Biopharma

Leerink Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leerink Partners in San Francisco is seeking an Associate to join a world-class healthcare and life sciences investment banking practice. You will participate in originating, structuring, and executing financings and M&A for healthcare clients, with direct CEO/CFO contact and high responsibility.

The ideal candidate has healthcare IB experience at the Associate level, strong financial modeling, and a track record of excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in investment banking, healthcare transactions preferred.
• MBA is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of investment banking transactions.
• Prepare presentations for current and prospective clients.
• Perform and supervise valuation analyses of clients and targets.

Skills

Investment Banking

Healthcare Transactions

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

MBA

Undergraduate in Finance or Life Sciences

Job description

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

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.

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.

Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.