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Equity Research VP - Life Science Tools and Diagnostics

Morgan Stanley
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Job Description

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 3,000 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

Equity Research

The Equity Research department is responsible for researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions, along with company fundamentals. It also collects and analyses financial information to make investment recommendations on stocks in specific sectors. Research analysts build financial models to explore alternative scenarios, examine industries and communicate with companies and investors. Equity Research team members discuss their analysis and investment recommendations in research notes. A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets as well as the highest level of integrity.

We are looking for an VP-level individual to join our Life Science Tools and Diagnostics Team.

The team member's primary responsibilities are but are not limited to:

  • Create and maintain earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics.
  • Write research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news.
  • Interact with institutional investors, respond to requests for models and data analysis.
  • Keep abreast of industry-related news flow. Analyze implications of news/industry developments to companies under coverage.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel and management of companies under coverage.
  • Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and various channel checks to evaluate industry trends.
  • Assist internal sales and trading teams in the timely analysis of breaking news in the sector

Qualifications - External

  • The candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience in Equity Research, Investment Banking, or Capital Markets. Will also consider candidates with Life Sciences experience.
  • Experience utilizing Excel to Build / Maintain Financial models, an advanced level of excel proficiency is expected and required
  • Experience writing in a professional capacity, e.g. crafting equity research notes / correspondence; presentation and/or development of industry reports
  • Strong PowerPoint skills are required
  • Expected to be adaptable and have the ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail is a must
  • Science background, specifically life science/diagnostics sector, experience is a plus
  • CFA is a plus

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Salary : $140,000 - $250,000

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