Director of Research - Therapeutics New York, New York, United States
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The Insights product is a new offering for Guidepoint's Institutional investment and corporate clients, that offers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events. The teleconferences live in a transcript library portal, which covers a wide of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint's proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e. private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Research to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Global Head of Healthcare to plan and execute primary research that addresses the evolving needs of our institutional investor clients in the biotech/pharma or medtech/services sectors. This role involves identifying timely and topical ideas, leading expert interviews, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with the outreach team to generate valuable insights that drive client engagement.

This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

What You'll Do:

• Research Planning: Collaborate with the Global Head of Healthcare to design and implement primary research initiatives, focusing on key areas within Biotech/Pharma.
• Idea Generation:Generates ideas to generate content that are timely, topical, and aligned with the interests of US institutional investors.
• Expert Interviews: Lead and moderate interviews with physicians, researchers, and industry executives from Guidepoint's extensive network of over 700,000 professionals, ensuring the extraction of valuable insights.
• Preparation and Analysis: Conduct thorough preparation for interviews by analyzing public company SEC filings, reviewing investor presentations, monitoring news releases, and assessing Wall Street research reports to ensure informed discussions.
• Team Management: Guide and mentor a team of junior analysts responsible for developing corporate content pertinent to the biotech and pharma sectors, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Client Engagement : Develop and implement client engagement plans that reflect the unique needs and pipeline of relevant clients, maximizing their utilization of our Insights content.
• Training and Development: Provide rigorous ongoing training for junior analysts on various industry topics, including market analysis, investment research methodologies, mergers & acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts to enhance their professional growth.
• Collaboration: Partner with the outreach team to highlight content that have actionable takeaways to clients.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA, PhD) preferred.
• 15+ years of investment related research experience on buyside or sell side covering Biotech/Pharma. 12+ years of investment experience for Candidates who have MD or Ph.D degrees.
• Experience conducting therapeutics company research is required.
• Highly motivated and driven individual that demonstrated consistent outperformance.
• Proven track record of conducting and moderating expert interviews.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information from various sources.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams, with effective mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and tools, along with a strong understanding of investment principles and market trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

What we Offer:

The annual base salary for this position is $230,000 - $250,000. Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients' decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts and Guidepoint's 1,300 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations' research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

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Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

Compensation

$230,000 - $250,000 USD

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