Investments Analyst/ Senior Analyst
JOB TITLE: Analyst/Senior Analyst
MANAGER: Director, Investments & Research
JOB TYPE: Full Time - Permanent
DRI Healthcare (“DRI”), is a pioneer in global pharmaceutical royalty monetization. We accelerate therapeutic innovation by providing capital to inventors, academic institutions and biopharma companies. We provide uniquely favorable exposure for investors through a diversified, risk-mitigated portfolio of therapeutic assets that aims to generate attractive returns and significant growth potential. We focus on medicines that matter – pursuing deals for medicines that have a demonstrable positive impact on the world, aiming to acquire dependable, patent-protected cash flow streams derived from the sales of those important drugs. Since our founding in 1989, DRI has deployed more than $2.5 billion, acquiring more than 60 royalties on 40-plus drugs, including Eylea, Spinraza, Zytiga, Remicade, Keytruda and Stelara. DRI Healthcare Trust’s units are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. To learn more, visit DRIHealthcare.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Description:
DRI is looking for a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Investments & Research team as an Analyst/ Senior Analyst. This person will be an integral member of the Investments & Research team. This person will have responsibilities in sourcing, research, and due diligence of potential investment opportunities. This role will be based in Toronto or New York.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities include:
- Evaluating the clinical and economic profiles of medical products of interest, as well as current and future competitors
- Analyzing diseases and treatment landscapes for identifying potential investment opportunities in therapeutic areas of interest
- Gather, analyze and make recommendations to the Investment team based on information from scientific literature, industry databases, medical conference presentations, primary research and secondary research reports and deal meeting materials (presentations and pitch books)
- Creating deal sourcing material (opportunity profiles, drug reviews, biographical materials)
- Preparing preliminary valuations for investment opportunities
- Preparing summary presentations and presenting research findings to the Investment team
- Updating and maintaining internal databases and resources
- Building market models for biotech/pharmaceutical products
- Liaising with other deal team members, senior management, and external counterparties on transactions and strategic initiatives
- Attending industry and medical conferences (may require some travel)
Qualified candidates will have:
- An undergraduate and/or graduate degree in the Life Sciences or other relevant programs (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology and/or healthcare disciplines)
- Up to 5 years of relevant experience in the Life Sciences
- Strong communication skills: Ability to interact effectively and across various groups (i.e. accounting, operations, investment professionals) and to engender trust and confidence of management at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong scientific aptitude and curiosity
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas into concise, compelling content
- Ability to determine the right questions to ask and the drive to find the answers
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and a proactive nature
- Ability to work well in a high pressure, time-sensitive, entrepreneurial environment
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Forecasting and financial modeling experience considered an asset
We thank all applicants for their response but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Base salary range: $75,000 - $150,000 (USD). We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location.