Pharma & Biotech Equity Research Associate

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Investment Research seeks an experienced Associate or VP to join the Pharma and Biotech Equity Research team. You will build earnings and industry models, write research notes, and interact with institutional investors to provide differentiated content and analysis.

The role requires 1–5 years in related fields, advanced Excel, and strong PowerPoint/data visualization skills. A life sciences advanced degree is a plus; MBA, CPA or CFA are desirable.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of professional experience in Research, Finance, Accounting, and/or Healthcare/Biopharma.
• Advanced Excel for building/maintaining financial models.
• Experience writing in a professional capacity (equity research notes or reports).
• Strong PowerPoint and data visualization skills required.
• Advanced degree in life sciences (MD or PhD), MBA, CPA or CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain earnings, valuation and industry models using accounting, finance and economics.
• Assist in writing research reports for initiations of coverage and industry news.
• Produce differentiated content for research reports in collaboration with teams.
• Interact with institutional investors, providing models and data analyses on request.
• Keep abreast of industry news and analyze implications for covered companies.
• Develop relationships with investor relations and company management.
• Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys and channel checks.
• Support internal sales and trading with timely analysis of sector developments.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

MD/PhD (life sciences)

MBA

CPA

CFA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Morgan Stanley Investment Research seeks an experienced Associate or VP to join the Pharma and Biotech Equity Research team. You will build earnings and industry models, write research notes, and interact with institutional investors to provide differentiated content and analysis.

The role requires 1–5 years in related fields, advanced Excel, and strong PowerPoint/data visualization skills. A life sciences advanced degree is a plus; MBA, CPA or CFA are desirable.