Vice President or Senior Associate, ECM

Leerink Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Bonuses

Benefits

Job summary

Leerink Partners in New York seeks a Vice President / Senior Associate for Equity Capital Markets (Healthcare) to lead end-to-end execution of a wide range of equity and equity-linked financings, including IPOs, follow-ons, structured deals, and convertible debt transactions.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills, with responsibility for supervising Analysts and Associates and coordinating cross-functional deal teams across the ECM practice.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of investment banking experience focused on Equity Capital Markets.
• Healthcare/Biotech/MedTech sector expertise, including FDA milestone awareness.
• BS or BA with an exemplary academic record.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead client presentations and committees.
• Proven leadership to manage multiple high-pressure workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex equity transactions as senior ECM execution lead.
• Serve as central project manager, guiding Analysts and Associates on deal processes.
• Develop high-impact pitch books and market-themed presentations to win new business.
• Maintain senior client relationships and provide market intelligence and strategic guidance.
• Coordinate with the broader IB team on client management and transaction structuring.
• Direct syndicate coordination and manage book-running roles for healthcare deals.

Skills

Equity Capital Markets

Healthcare sector knowledge

Leadership

Client relationships

Pitch book development

Education

BS or BA with exemplary academic record

Job description

Job Title: Vice President / Senior Associate, Equity Capital Markets (Healthcare)

Reports to: Co-Head of Investment Banking

Department: Investment Banking

Location: New York

Salary Range: $175,000-$250,000

This is an opportunity to become a leader within a world-class investment banking practice focused on companies in the healthcare industry. The successful candidate will serve as the primary project manager for the Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team, leading the end-to-end execution of a wide array of equity and equity-linked financings, including initial public offerings, follow-ons, structured deals, and convertible debt transactions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of complex equity transactions, serving as the senior execution lead on the ECM team.
• Act as the central project manager, overseeing day-to-day deal processes and guiding Analysts and Associates to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Drive new business origination by leading the development of high-impact pitch books and strategic market thematic presentations that leverage firm-wide healthcare expertise.
• Manage senior-level relationships with corporate clients and financial institutions, providing continuous market intelligence, tactical advice, and strategic guidance.
• Work closely with the broader investment banking team to coordinate all aspects of client management and transaction structuring.
• Direct syndicate coordination and manage book-running roles to maintain the firm’s competitive positioning as a top-tier healthcare capital markets partner.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Four or more years of relevant experience in investment banking, with a significant and proven focus on Equity Capital Markets.
• Deep sector expertise in Healthcare, Biotech, or MedTech, including a nuanced understanding of clinical trial and regulatory (FDA) milestones that drive equity issuance windows.
• BS or BA with an exemplary academic record
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to lead high-stakes client presentations and internal investment committees.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple high-pressure workstreams in a dynamic, meritocratic, and team-oriented 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.