Equity Research Associate - Targeted Oncology
Company websiteleerink.com (Leerink Partners, opens in new tab)
Base salary $110K to $135K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
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About this job
Job Title: Equity Research Associate – Targeted Oncology
Reports to: Sr. Equity Research Analyst
Department: Equity Research
Location: New York
Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000
This individual will work closely with senior equity research professionals to assist in preparing and executing analyses of functional areas within the therapeutics industry. At least one year of finance experience strongly preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends
- Draft market research surveys and analyze results
- Interview company executives or medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses
- Build, update and maintain financial models
- Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies
- Write research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the Leerink sales force and institutional clients
- Keep current of market news
- Answer inquiries from firm personnel and external clients
- Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Qualified candidates will possess a BS or BA, and demonstrated financial experience
- Prior business experience: at least one year of consulting experience at a leading healthcare consulting firm (preferred); or one year of industry business development experience at a leading pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm; or one year of investment banking analyst training in healthcare at a recognized investment banking firm
- Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development and commercialization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications
- Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills
- General understanding of statistical analysis techniques
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.
Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.
Source: Leerink Partners on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($110,000) is above 10% of the 1,809 Science & Research roles nationwide listed on this site; 28 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $153,000; the middle half runs from $124,714 to $180,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingEquity Research Associate - Targeted Oncology$110K to $135K
Equity Research Associate – HCIT & Distribution$110K to $135K
Investment Banking ECM Analyst$110K to $125K
Equity Research Associate - Oncology$110K to $170K
Equity Research Associate – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Endocrine$110K to $150K
Investment Banking Analyst, Biopharma$110K to $135K
Equity Research Associate – Immuno-Oncology$135K to $170K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Equity Research Associate - Targeted Oncology (this listing) | $110K - $135K |
| Equity Research Associate – HCIT & Distribution | $110K - $135K |
| Investment Banking ECM Analyst | $110K - $125K |
| Equity Research Associate - Oncology | $110K - $170K |
| Equity Research Associate – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Endocrine | $110K - $150K |
| Investment Banking Analyst, Biopharma | $110K - $135K |
| Equity Research Associate – Immuno-Oncology | $135K - $170K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-06
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Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000
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