Healthcare Analyst

at  abrdn

Job Description
At abrdn, enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do.
Through the expertise, insight, and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing responsibly to build a better world.
I. About the Role
Last year, abrdn acquired 4 closed-end funds from Tekla Capital, welcoming a team with deep specialist knowledge in the Healthcare and Biotech sectors, creating a center of excellence within our business. It will aim to capitalize on future innovations and technological advancements in medical and disease prevention research, to help combat increasing healthcare costs and the impact of our aging population.
As a Healthcare Analyst within our developed market’s thematic group, you will collaborate closely with our investment team. Your responsibilities will span various aspects of security analysis, combining scientific and medical knowledge with financial expertise.

II. Primary Responsibilities:

• Original Research: Conduct primary research on healthcare (primarily biotechnology and pharmaceuticals) companies, staying abreast of industry developments.
• Clinical Analysis: Rigorously analyze clinical data, review adjacent medical literature, and attend relevant conferences.
• Effective Communication: Translate complex medical concepts into clear and concise communication for the team.
• Industry Insights: Collaborate with industry executives and key opinion leaders to gain valuable insights.
• Market Assessment: Quantify market opportunities within specific disease areas through detailed market research.
• Valuation Analysis: Perform valuation assessments, including discounted cash flow analysis, trading comparable analysis, and M&A comparables.
• Independent Conclusions: Synthesize diverse information (clinical data, biological rationale, market sentiment, and financials) to form independent conclusions about companies.
• Research Collaboration: Actively work with other abrdn pods to publish and share research with other PMs and teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Participate in the portfolio management of our various sector strategies.
• Data Synthesis: Provide clear, concise, and accurate synthesis of preclinical and clinical data, as well as commercial and competitive landscapes, to support investment decision-making.
• Scientific Monitoring: Evaluate and actively monitor scientific literature, clinical databases, and commercial databases for assigned companies, ensuring the Partner is advised about upcoming datasets and presentations.
• Engagement: Proactively engage in discussions with subject matter experts and industry participants (companies, funds).

III. Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; graduate degree (MBA, MD or PhD) strongly preferred. Coursework or experience in clinical trial design and statistics is a plus.
• At least 2 years of buy-side (public equities, private equity, venture capital) and/or sell-side (equity research, banking) experience following the healthcare space (pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector strongly preferred).
• Relevant corporate/industry experience will also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain detailed financial models.
• Outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to distill insights from vast sources of information, including research reports, industry news, daily publications, and company press releases.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Keen to learn, take on new responsibilities, and innovate.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, solid judgment, and the ability to apply critical thinking.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Our Benefits
When you join abrdn, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package that invests in each employee’s financial future, health and well-being. We offer a range of benefits to meet your family’s needs and employees are immediately eligible to begin participating. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
What we offer:
Best in class Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with well-known carriers; Telehealth and Health Concierge services - - paid for in full by the company!
Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Plans available for employee contributions
Employer provided Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term and Long Term disability with additional optional coverage options.
Investing for your Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with top notch company Profit Sharing contribution which is immediately vested!
Generous time off starting day one with 4+ weeks annual vacation plus 9 paid holidays.
Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave programs.
Volunteer Days and Study Time to focus on what is important to you!
Make a donation to your favorite Charity and abrdn will match up to $500 per year!
Employee Assistance, Travel and Discount Programs. From helping you navigate the healthcare system, to providing resources and assistance to parents and caregivers of children with development disabilities.
Flexible, voluntary benefits including Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, and Legal Assistance available.
Wellness program including a robust Employee Assistance program and Gym Membership Reimbursements
Our Inclusive Culture
We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work.
We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability, please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
Abrdn is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.
We are an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist

II. Primary Responsibilities:

• Original Research: Conduct primary research on healthcare (primarily biotechnology and pharmaceuticals) companies, staying abreast of industry developments.
• Clinical Analysis: Rigorously analyze clinical data, review adjacent medical literature, and attend relevant conferences.
• Effective Communication: Translate complex medical concepts into clear and concise communication for the team.
• Industry Insights: Collaborate with industry executives and key opinion leaders to gain valuable insights.
• Market Assessment: Quantify market opportunities within specific disease areas through detailed market research.
• Valuation Analysis: Perform valuation assessments, including discounted cash flow analysis, trading comparable analysis, and M&A comparables.
• Independent Conclusions: Synthesize diverse information (clinical data, biological rationale, market sentiment, and financials) to form independent conclusions about companies.
• Research Collaboration: Actively work with other abrdn pods to publish and share research with other PMs and teams

Additional Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Participate in the portfolio management of our various sector strategies.
• Data Synthesis: Provide clear, concise, and accurate synthesis of preclinical and clinical data, as well as commercial and competitive landscapes, to support investment decision-making.
• Scientific Monitoring: Evaluate and actively monitor scientific literature, clinical databases, and commercial databases for assigned companies, ensuring the Partner is advised about upcoming datasets and presentations.
• Engagement: Proactively engage in discussions with subject matter experts and industry participants (companies, funds)