Biotech ER analyst: what to look for

Hi there, thanks for this awesome forum. Two main questions as I am applying for biotech equity research associate positions

-I have heard people say that for biotech ER, your analyst is the most important. What qualities of said analyst matter most and what questions should one ask during the interview process? (for example, are analyst rankings part of it?)

-Do exit opportunities post biotech ER depend on the analyst, firm, or is it really about luck/networking?

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