Equity Research Associate - Oncology

Job Title: Equity Research Associate – Oncology
Reports to: Sr. Equity Research Analyst
Department: Equity Research
Location: New York
Salary Range: $110,000-$170,000
Role Summary
The candidate will join a growing oncology research team focused on cancer therapeutics and emerging treatment modalities. The role centers on publicly traded oncology biotechnology companies, with awareness of relevant private companies and broader competitive, scientific, and strategic developments. Responsibilities include evaluating scientific, clinical, commercial, and financial factors that influence investment outcomes, while collaborating with physicians, scientists, management teams, and institutional investors.
Responsibilities
Analyze preclinical, translational, and clinical oncology datasets
Build and maintain financial models and valuation frameworks
Support investment recommendations and research reports
Monitor clinical trials, publications, patents, regulatory updates, and competitive landscapes
Track earnings, conferences, data presentations, and strategic developments across biotech and pharmaceutical companies
Attend scientific and medical conferences
Engage with physicians, key opinion leaders, management teams, and industry experts
Maintain accurate records and follow-ups from company and investor interactions
Respond quickly to clinical, regulatory, scientific, and corporate developments
Qualifications
We seek candidates with meaningful sell side equity research or similar experience who understand how organizations operate and execute in real-world environments. Purely academic backgrounds without corporate exposure are unlikely to be a fit.
Relevant experience may include:
Biotechnology or pharmaceutical equity research
Buyside roles primarily focused on investing in biotechnology or pharmaceutical stocks at recognized institutions, hedge funds or VCs
Healthcare/life sciences consulting
Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry roles, including business development, corporate strategy, or experience contributing to commercial corporate initiatives
Biotechnology or pharmaceutical investment banking
Preferred qualifications include:
Strong understanding of oncology, drug development, and clinical trial design, with the ability to evaluate scientific and medical literature
Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills, including experience working with complex datasets
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with statistics, Python, or other analytical tools is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Who Thrives on This Team
The strongest candidates:
Are intellectually curious and seek to understand how things work
Have a strong work ethic and drive to succeed
Take ownership and solve problems independently
Move quickly without sacrificing quality
Communicate proactively and respond promptly
Reduce others’ workload rather than add to it
Seek feedback and stay aligned on priorities
Work effectively as part of a team
Approach all tasks with a team-first mindset
Generate well-supported conclusions from complex information
Consistently improve team effectiveness
What Success Looks Like
Successful associates anticipate needs, identify key developments early, execute reliably, and elevate team performance. They work independently, exercise sound judgment, and stay aligned with team priorities.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.