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Which consulting firm is considered to be the best for health and life sciences consulting?
I have been thinking of doing life sciences consulting, with a focus on consumer health, for some time and have been wondering what some of the top firms in that area are.
New York and Boston Biotech/Healthcare?
I am looking to put together a list of funds ( Private equity or hedge) that have strong interest in biotech/ healthcare companies. Can anyone point me in the direction of a list
Welfare AND Healthcare Reform Idea
I'm sure you've all seen it: The less fortunate, fat kid eating *Insert fast food here* and the parents not worrying(or knowing) about nutrition. I did some work around foreclosure valuation in college, and spent a solid two summers driving around in what I've deemed "The Hood" in Boston. Fast...
Top sector for 2013?
Healthcare? Thats what MS analysts have said but i do not really understand the core reasoning because i know nothing about health care. i need to learn probs lol Does anyone want to just list your top sectors for 2013 and a quick sentence or two as to why you think they'll do well?
EBITDA Multiples - Medical Supply Resellers - Help Needed
Does anyone know any free resources online to find industry average EBITDA multiples, specifically for medical supply companies? I need to figure out how to value a small medical supply reseller that does below around $100M in EBITDA . Does anyone have any places online where you go to find ideas of...
Advice Please! Growth Equity Interview Questions?
So I just got notified that I've been invited to interview at a top tier growth equity firm, and the opportunity just sounds absolutely amazing so I'm desperate to land the position. If someone currently at a growth equity fund wouldn't mind elaborating on the interview process, I'd be forever...
The Hospital Bubble
Healthcare group
Does anyone know of a good healthcare M&A group? I'm interning at PE firm focused on healthcare, so thinking about parlaying that experience into an internship with a related M&A group.
Analyst Gets Owned at his own Conference
How normal is this? lol I just read this and a lot of people get calls wrong, but for this one to get called out and not much of a response makes me wonder what's going on behind the scenes. For a good laugh. Vertex - Morgan Stanley The head of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) used an appearance...
Healthcare industry being counter-cyclical
Hi all, I have heard and read now several times that the healthcare industry is counter-cyclical and thus a good investment during economic downturns. Supposably more jobs are added to the indstry in downturns as many vacancies are available and laid-off workforce would turn to those. However this...
Healthcare Consulting Career Path
I was wondering if there were any healthcare consultants out there that could provide some insight into the typical career path of a healthcare consultant? What kind of exit opps are there? Is this the type of job that will pigeonhole me? I've tried to look this information up myself, but there is...
Healthcare finance
Does anyone know of any healthcare specific venture capital , private equity, or ib firms?
MD/MBA Association key features and information
Just wanted to share the MD MBA Association, www.MDMBAs.com, a professional network & resource for MD/MBA Candidates, Prospective MD/MBAs, & Medical Students, with potential MD/MBA students. Some of our key features include: -The only complete rankings for all 55 MD/MBA programs in the country:...
Expectation of coverage...without premiums?
I try not to pick apart the NYT op-eds, as they are not supposed to be well researched arguments. But the below makes a case against current healthcare reform plans, while trying to argue for them. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/opinion/down-th… The author's sister was tragically disabled in an...
President Obama - State of the Union Speech
In case you guys missed it, here's a link to President Obama's State of the Union speech from WSJ. As always, I really enjoy listening to the President speak. Regardless of policy, I think it's important for us monkeys to listen to this speech. Some of the topics discussed include: the economy,...
LIfe Sciences Boutiques?
Hi guys, I am a med student with healthcare / biotech / public health background looking to transition into consulting. Med school was not my thing. I have searched around on the forums and could not find a similar thread. I would much appreciate a list of boutique consultancies specializing in life...
8 Healthcare Stocks Insiders Are Bullish About
Insider trading based on material non-public information is illegal. But recent prosecutions indicate that insider trading is rampant on Wall Street. Luckily, ordinary investors can benefit from these activities simply by imitating the purchases of corporate insiders. Academic studies have shown...
Healthcare Consulting - US?
Is there anyone here that does healthcare consulting in the US? If so I would love to PM you a few questions.
Deloitte's Health Care & Life Science Practice
I'm looking for any advice or insight from those working in or familiar with Deloitte's Healthcare practice, particularly for applicants without an MBA . The practice will be at my program this week holding an information session for SA and FT positions. This will be aside from the general S&O...
breaking into pharma/healthcare consulting: chances?
Hey WSO . I'm a senior with an average gpa (~3.6) from HYPS looking to break into consulting. I don't have any relevant work experience, but I do have a strong background in biomedical science (bio degree, research internships, etc.) which is why I'm targeting healthcare / pharmaceutical consulting...
Healthcare help
guys ill be starting in a MM healthcare group soon and i wanted to get some background into the industry. any suggestions on how to get some background into pharma, biotech, services etc? ill try getting an initiating coverage ER report. does anyone know how accounting differs (treatment of R&D)?...
Are the elderly ruining our economy?
Anatole Kaletsky argues that baby boomers are ruining their country by voting for politicians who put more money into healthcare and pensions (programs for the elderly) as opposed to education and other programs towards the future. He makes a good argument. Thoughts? [quote] Why, for example, are...
Bryan Garnier
Anyone have insight into the hours, compensation, and/or exit opps for Bryan Garnier & Co ? If you have info on comparable boutiques (in Europe), that would help too. Thanks !
How to prepare for Healthcare & Life Sciences M&A
I'll be working at a smaller MM /larger boutique in Healthcare/Life Sciences. I come from a science background, but I was wondering what should I do to prepare for the internship. Should I take an online financial modeling course? Any books that I should read? The internship is set up in a way that...
Who Are The Uninsured?
Healthcare groups M&A pricing info
Am doing some research on pricing info and/or multiples of privately-held medical groups M&A . Have looked over all of the tools, i.e. mergermarket, factset, thompson, etc but it got me no where. My MD is pushing for more info. Where else should I look?
Cowen vs. Leerink?
Hi All I'm graduating from a semi-target in December, pre-med major, 3.5+ GPA. I'm wondering if anyone could share some thoughts on Cowen Healthcare and Leerink in terms of prestige, deal flow(# and size), and exit opportunities? Obviously I'm interested in Healthcare IB . I know Cowen is a top...
Putnam Associates
Does anyone know about Putnam Associates? What are their reputation and exit opportunities?
M&A League tables Healthcare
Hello everybody, I am looking for M&A league tables for Healthcare in the US and Europe. Thanks for your help.
BOutique healthcare consulting firms in chicago
anyone know any boutique healthcare consulting firms in chicago besides navigant and huron?
Executive Search Firm specializing in the healthcare sector of investment banking?
Does anyone know of executive search firms/headhunters that specialize in the healthcare sector of investment banking? Thanks in advance.
Healthcare Consulting preparation small vs bigger firms - Advice
Hey guys, I am really interested in getting into healthcare consulting after finishing grad school and want to prepare myself as best as I can and also see if you all think I have a descent chance as i know it is very competitive. I am interested either working for small firms like ECG, or bigger...
Ninety-Three Page Bullish Outlook Report on S&P500 - Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sach's recently issued a 93-page bullish outlook for the industry, with overweight ratings on technology, energy, and basic material stocks. Especially after the beating energy shares have taken over the past five weeks, the time may be right to buy. This link was provided by ZeroHedge. The...
Barcap Healthcare Group?
Does anyone know what the healthcare group at Barcap is like? The people, size of group, deal flow, etc.
Healthcare IBD Comparison
For those who have the best knowledge, could you quickly do a comparison for RBC healthcare vs. Oppenheimer healthcare? Thanks in advance for help!
HC IBD at Oppenheimer - Any input or insight would be appreciated
Please help me here. I'd appreciate any insights/inputs on HC IBD group at Oppenheimer. Thanks in advance.
Does healthcare limit your opportunities post-banking?
I'm currently finishing up my first year at a mid-tier bank on the west coast. We are going to be choosing our full-time groups soon. My question is: will choosing healthcare put me in a position to only do healthcare related stuff down the road? The issue is that our tech group isn't really getting...
Business Analytics....worth it? - Graduated with a finance degree from a non-target
I need some advice. I graduated with a finance degree from a non-target in may 2009 and since been traveling and studying for the CFA® . I have an opportunity in business analytics (healthcare industry, emerging market location with focus on global markets). I know its probably a little irrelevant...
Welsh, Carson
I know they are big in healthcare PE , which is why I am interested in them. Anyone have any other info on this firm? Lifestyle, comp, culture, etc...
Ziegler Capital Markets Healthcare Finance
interview coming up with them smaller firm, located in Chicago specializing in healthcare investment banking most of what they seem to do is underwriting tax-exempt and regular bonds to finance hospital expansions etc, there might be a bit of M&A too so it seems to be a mix of healthcare public...
healthcare exit opps to Real Estate ....odd trend?
Healthcare focused VC / PE shops are natural stepping stones. This is just my personal experience, but I noticed a number of Healthcare folks going into real estate PE shops. Is this some type of odd trend, or does RE-PE generally take people from all different groups....my knowledge is that real...
Goldman Sachs Healthcare, Natural Resources & TMT
I am in the process of selecting groups and would love to hear some information of the 3 groups. In terms of prestige, I know that TMT is the best. But I would really appreciate if you guys can share some information about tmt , healthcare and nrg. I have heard really conflicting things regarding...
Citi Healthcare IBD -interviewing for a specific group
Does anyone know anything about Citi 's Healthcare group? I have an interview specifically with their group coming up soon. Any ideas on how to prep for it would be great too. I have read the vault guide and some interview prep guides(M&I), but I was curious if I should do anything else b/c I am...
UBS Healthcare SF, Post-Lorello
In light of Ben Lorello leaving UBS Healthcare, what's going on in that group now? I'll be interviewing in a week for their San Francisco office for a Summer Analyst position. What are the exit-ops, deal-flow, morale, and culture like now?
HC Banking to Large Pharma/Biotech back to HC Banking/PE
Here is an idea that I have been throwing around lately. Currently, I'm a first year analyst at a boutique investment bank. My group is focused on healthcare/biotech, which I love. I'm curious to see if anyone has made the transition from banking to a finance related position (or another position)...
Experienced IB interview
I have an interview with a MM IBD position( Healthcare). My previous experience includes a year of Equity Research in the same. What kind of questions should I be expecting - Technicals or more around the healthcare policy reform? Thanks in advance.
Health Care - PM questions
Hi, Are there any members here that have worked IBD Health Care and wouldn't mind answering a few questions via PM?
Healthcare IB --> PE
M&A and Sponsors groups are typical stepping stones for people to get into top PE firms. How about healthcare, though, assuming that you work for one of the top two groups on the street (GS/MS) and have good deal flow?
Help me with some info on these groups!
I will be working for WFC. Let's assume I work in SanFran. I haven't decided on a group and wanted some info on these groups from experienced professionals or other knowledgeable people. Industrials Consumer Healthcare & Gaming Financial Sponsors Technology Media & Telecom 1. I'm assuming that all...
MD--> MBB--> advantage for PE enty
I'd appreciate your insights on this since many of you are likely more experienced than I am. I'm an MD (medical doctor) with an offer for an associate position at MBB . Will my background as a physician be an advantage if I try to get into PE after doing consulting for some time? Do people know of...
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