In a biotech ER seat (no advanced degree) —> should I change coverage verticals if I want to be at a HF

Ignore title. So he been in a biotech ER seat for 1.5 years now (out of undergrad non - target) at a MM firm. I’ve been told it’ll be tough to go to a biotech focused HF given my background (no advanced degree).

Should I change verticals to something like MedTech? I want to be at a HF L-T. Is it really that uphill of a battle without an advanced degree?

Is this true at MMHF’s as well?

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