2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Life Sciences
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Job Description
Our Life Sciences investment banking team provides strategic advice to innovative, cutting-edge companies in the BioTech and MedTech sectors. The rapid and cost-effective development of therapies, products and technologies is critical not just to public health, but to the functioning of society and economic activity. Companies leading the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapies count on our deep technical and financial expertise to guide their capital-raising and M&A efforts. As industry specialists, our bankers have extensive knowledge of the sector and the competitive landscape, serving clients that are developing therapies, products and technologies across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, immunology, neurology/CNS, rare disease, genetic medicines, and liver disease, among others.
We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2027 Investment Banking Life Sciences Summer Analyst Program. Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.
The summer program provides all summer analysts with unique opportunities to:
Develop specialization within BioTech or MedTech
Work alongside junior and senior bankers over the course of the 9-week program
Take on all functions of a full-time analyst
Research and creation of pitch materials
Conduct valuation analyses to value potential clients
Deepen industry knowledge through the preparation of relevant landscape analyses
Projects relevant to public and private financings and M&A trends in the life sciences space
Meaningfully contribute to all aspects of live financing and M&A transaction processes
Get direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability
Be a part of an energetic, entrepreneurial environment
Experience a team-oriented culture focused on client service excellence
Be a part of a firm that is 100% owned by active partners
Join a team that is focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long-term career and have an immediate impact
Qualifications:
Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 - June 2028
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
Undergraduate major: all majors considered (field of life science preferred)
General understanding of accounting and finance
Demonstrated interest in the life sciences and understanding of scientific concepts
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment
- Willingness to be located in Chicago
Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, Suited, which will need to be completed within 48 hours. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters.
William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Application Deadline:
Apply by January 22nd to be considered for this opportunity.
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