Investment Analyst: Biotechnology

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Role Summary

Perform fundamental analysis of the biotech sector to identify the key trends and the best-positioned companies. The analyst will work closely with the biotech team and will be responsible for coverage of biopharmaceutical stocks across the market cap spectrum. The role entails performing all aspects of fundamental biopharma security analysis including scientific/clinical due diligence, financial and market modeling, conduct interviews of company personnel on all levels, their competitors, suppliers, etc., as well as industry experts and Wall Street analysts; and communicating investment recommendations to the platform. 

Responsibilities

• Conducts primary research on companies and industry by researching, reading financial statements & market data, interviewing management team meetings, and consulting with key opinion leaders to gain a deep understanding companies within the sector and major developments in the field.  This due diligence will help support an Analyst’s recommendations for buying/selling specific stocks.
• Makes recommendations to Portfolio Managers to buy/sell specific stocks that the Analyst feels will positively impact the performance of the portfolio.  This requires good judgment on the part of the Analyst.
• Positions ideas and convinces Portfolio Managers to act on a recommendation to buy/sell a stock.  This requires the Analyst to articulate to the Portfolio Manager the risk/reward payoff of the recommendation.
• Effectively follows up with the Portfolio Manager once they have executed on a recommendation made by the Analyst.  This requires the Analyst to provide constant feedback on all meaningful changes in the “story” of the stock to the Portfolio Manager to ensure they have adequate information to make future decisions on the stock.

Qualifications

Required:

• Academic excellence
• Passion for investing
• Knowledge of financial and biotech markets
• Level of maturity and judgment which gives confidence in stressful situations.
• Competitive nature
• Strong interest in stocks
• Strong quantitative skills
• Strong writing skills

Preferred:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant of relevant investment or biopharma industry experience.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$175,000.00-$275,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$175,000.00-$275,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$175,000.00-$275,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.