Which BB is best for Biotech?

After doing more diligence and networking, it seems that smaller shops have more relevant research for buyside. I’ve gotten my hands on several BB research, and the quality is quite low vs smaller shops imo (biotech). Three banks in particular have peaked my interest: 1) SVB, 2) LifeSci Capital, and 3) Cowen - fair to prioritize these over the BBs? 

Agree, seats are hard to come by so apply broadly. I know Evercore, Stifel, and Cantor are still hiring.

In my case, sending a copy of my resume along with a brief note and model to the DOR yielded the highest interview rate. Also, suggest passing the SIE.

I used to say the opposite of this, but bros right. Def easier to get looks from recruiters at BB with a not so great analyst vs. a random firm with a II ranked analyst.

BD people at HFs don’t care that you work for Mike Yee (although PM probably do). BD are gonna be your first line of defense you’re gonna have to break.

IDK what you're smoking. Schimmer well regarded on buyside. If a junior works for schimmer, that opens doors (off the top I can think of 2 recent associates of his that now work buyside at Viking and a prominent crossover fund). For some of the more jr folks, undergrads etc. just goes to show how off base WSO comments can be

Agree. Biotech is its own thing and imo best research comes out of (not in order) Leerink, TD Cowen, LifeSci capital, and Stifel. 
 

The BBs research is pretty crap tbh. Very very rarely do you get alpha from them. The other banks I mentioned actually do quality stuff from the stuff I’ve read. I read most of those banks work regularly if relevant companies.