Biotech Analyst
Ascent Search
A multi-manager long/short equity fund with a focused healthcare and life sciences strategy. The fund runs a concentrated book built on deep fundamental research, with a team drawn from top-tier investment banks and buyside institutions. This is an established platform now looking to deepen its biotech coverage.
The Opportunity
A senior analytical role covering the biotech sector within an experienced L/S equity team. The right candidate will have the scientific foundation to interrogate drug development pipelines alongside the investment instinct to translate that into actionable ideas.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain investment theses on publicly listed biotech companies across the development-stage spectrum
- Analyse clinical trial data, regulatory pathways, and pipeline assets to assess risk/reward at the security level
- Generate long and short ideas across the biotech universe
- Monitor portfolio positions and provide ongoing fundamental updates to the PM
What We’re Looking For
- Medical doctor with direct exposure to drug development and clinical-stage assets
- 3–6 years of experience in equity research or a buyside investment role covering healthcare or life sciences
- Demonstrated ability to connect scientific analysis to investment outcomes
- Based in or willing to relocate to New York