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bioman's picture

Equity Research biotechnology

hi
I have a few questions about ER in biotechnology.

- Does a PhD in Life sciences + MBA need CFA to progress in career?

- Do you think It's an interesting job for a PhD in life sciences ? Skills in biology are really useful?

- What is the typical salary for an analyst in a BB?

- and my last question.. Can ER allow to break into VC ?

thank you very much

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John Mack's picture

- Does a PhD in Life

- Does a PhD in Life sciences + MBA need CFA to progress in career?
Unlikely.

- Do you think It's an interesting job for a PhD in life sciences ?
Stupid question. Is it an interesting job for you?

- Skills in biology are really useful?
Could be - if you have the knowledge to determine whether a new product works or not.

- What is the typical salary for an analyst in a BB?
How long is a piece of string. Do a search in this forum.

- and my last question.. Can ER allow to break into VC ?
No, it's illegal.

thank you very much
You're welcome.

bioman's picture

so nice answers!

so nice answers!

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John Mack's picture

sorry

when you wrote "nice answers!" I thought you were being sincere.

Which element of my reply do you feel is lacking? I would be happy to elaborate.

Salam Shpekov's picture

Hi. I work in Biotech

Hi. I work in Biotech research, so I can give you honest answers

- Does a PhD in Life sciences + MBA need CFA to progress in career?
Yes, I will probably do this for a couple more years and then move to another industry.

- Do you think It's an interesting job for a PhD in life sciences ? Skills in biology are really useful?
- Yes, all the senior people are PhD's

- What is the typical salary for an analyst in a BB?

- and my last question.. Can ER allow to break into VC ?
- Most people who leave, go into HF, but I assume that VC should be OK, too, depending on what firm you work for