Comments on: Biotech Equity Research: The Best Escape Plan from Medicine or Academia?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:43:42 +0000

In reply to Olivia. I'm not sure I would describe equity research as "aggressive," but it does require long-ish hours and paying attention to the news frequently. It is individual work in the sense that you're in a team but have responsibility for covering specific companies. You do need a solid understanding of the science for biotech ER, but most of the job still consists of accounting and finance, with scientific knowledge used to validate your assumptions.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:32:30 +0000

Very interesting article. I have a PhD in biology and finished work as a post-doc recently, I am starting to explore my options outside of academia. I spoke to a equity research analyst and I got the impression it might be an aggressive, individual type of work with lots of pure economics. What do you think about this? How much science is really needed.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:46:19 +0000

In reply to Hoarse Mann.

In almost all cases, you want to finish the medical degree even if you’ve decided against medicine. And you should rule out healthcare PE unless you have IB experience first.

With the others, you can sometimes find groups willing to hire you off-cycle straight out of medical school, but it’s not that common, and you normally need experience that’s a bit more relevant first, such as some type of valuation/finance experience, startup consulting, the CFA, etc. There’s a really good interview detailing this path here:

https://mergersandinquisitions.com/medical-school-to-investment-banking/

By: Hoarse Mann

Hoarse Mann — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:18:08 +0000

I’m a second year medical student looking to transition into Biotech Equity Research, Healthcare investment banking, healthcare-focused hedge fund or Healthcare private equity rather than clinical work. Should I finish my degree before pursing these internships or are these firms interested in taking on medical students?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:54:23 +0000

In reply to Yuk Law.

Thanks. You should probably network via LinkedIn and email to find these types of roles. See: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/medical-school-to-investment-banking/

By: Yuk Law

Yuk Law — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:07:55 +0000

Great article, not many like it on the web, so thank you. If I am a very experienced academic physician, and want to keep doing it, but having done it for so long, I also want to add to this career by taking on consulting work in biotechnology/biomedical equity research. So not full time, not part time, but as an in-residence consultant, or per project consultant for investment banks, venture caps hedge fund, mutual fund companies, etc. Should I use an agency, write to as many firms as possible, use Indeed, Linkenln? Thank you for your advice.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:36:55 +0000

In reply to Jay.

I would recommend following something like the plan suggested here:

https://mergersandinquisitions.com/medical-school-to-investment-banking/

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 03:18:19 +0000

I am medical graduate with a Master’s degree in Cancer Sciences. I am very interested to get into the financial industry to drive more innovations in the biotechnology space. As I do not have any financial work experience, what can I do to build my CV before joining an equity research firm?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:31:08 +0000

In reply to Jacob.

https://mergersandinquisitions.com/equity-research-report/

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:49:12 +0000

I have an assignment asking to prepare a clinical deep dive on a study trial that includes analysis and derives a conclusion on why this trial will read out positively or negatively.
Is there anywhere I can find a FREE equity research report powerpoint sample. Though preferred, It doesn’t need to be biotech.