Equity Research Intern (PhD, Summer 2027)

Leerink Partners is an investment bank serving the healthcare and life science industries. The Equity Research Intern will support research professionals by collecting and analyzing healthcare equity, financial, and market data, developing investment insights, maintaining databases, and preparing financial models and reports.

What you'll do:

• Collect, evaluate and apply statistical and financial data on the economy and financial markets, specifically with respect to researching common stocks within the healthcare industry
• Analyze and synthesize researched data and presentation of trends and ideas regarding business opportunities and investment decision-making processes
• Observe interviews with company executives and industry leaders to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses
• Maintain company databases using spreadsheet and database software
• Prepare reports, opinions, recommendations, and statistical data, financial statement modeling, for use in the formulation of the investment policies and/or recommendations of the firm

What they're looking for:

• Qualified candidates will be currently pursuing their PhD in pharmacology, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, or some directly relevant medical discipline
• **Ability to intern full time during Summer 2027 and potentially start full time in July 2028 (PhD will have been completed by this time)**
• Interest in the stock market and Healthcare equity investment research
• Experience building pro forma financial models including forecasting revenue, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
• Must possess the ability to synthesize data and articulate findings through excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Some healthcare exposure, either academically or job-related preferred