When you join J.P. Morgan’s Research team, you become part of a world-class advisory franchise. As an Emerging Lead Analyst covering Small- and Mid-Cap Biotech, you will serve as an industry expert, publishing actionable insights and recommendations, and engaging with institutional clients and partners. Your work will help shape investment decisions and build a credible research franchise. If you are passionate about biotech, thrive in a collaborative environment, and embrace innovation, this role is for you.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as an industry expert and thought leader on the SMid Biotech sector, leading coverage of stocks and providing education during company vettings
• Engage with institutional investor clients and internal partners, including salespeople and traders, to share investment recommendations and insights
• Build and sustain management and industry relationships, facilitating corporate access through conferences, events, and non-deal roadshows
• Assist Capital Markets to support investor education and due diligence during equity offerings
• Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics
• Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations
• Write research notes on covered companies, sector reports, and prepare presentations
• Collaborate effectively across Global Research and develop a team of supporting analysts
• Embrace technology to drive innovation and efficiency

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3-5+ years covering Biotechnology or closely related industries
• Experience evaluating private companies and IPO processes
• Established client and corporate relationships
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative, and business communication skills, including modeling, forecasting, and valuation experience
• High level of organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and proven ability to manage a team efficiently
• FINRA licenses SIE, Series 63, Series 86, Series 87 and/or CFA

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Willingness to be part of an established team and take advantage of mentorship opportunities with veteran senior analysts
• Ability to develop a vision and actionable roadmap for ongoing innovation
• Experience maximizing delivery of business goals and returns on investment

Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and cloud technologies