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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for biotech licensing associate in the United States is $25.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biotech licensing associate?

Biotech Licensing Associates are professionals who help manage, negotiate, and facilitate the transfer of biotechnology intellectual property between organizations, such as universities, research institutions, and private companies. They evaluate inventions and research for commercial potential, draft licensing agreements, and work to protect intellectual property rights. Their role is crucial in connecting scientific innovation with industry partners to bring new technologies to market, often requiring a mix of scientific knowledge and business acumen.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biotech licensing associate?

To thrive as a Biotech Licensing Associate, you need a strong background in life sciences or biotechnology, combined with knowledge of intellectual property and business development, often supported by an advanced degree (e.g., PhD, JD, or MBA). Familiarity with contract management software, patent databases, and technology transfer systems is typically required. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills help build relationships and evaluate licensing opportunities. These competencies are crucial for successfully identifying, securing, and managing valuable biotech partnerships and intellectual property assets.

What are some common challenges faced by biotech licensing associates when negotiating licensing agreements?

Biotech Licensing Associates often encounter challenges such as aligning the interests of both parties, managing intellectual property complexities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Negotiations can be particularly complex due to the scientific and technical nature of biotech innovations, requiring clear communication between legal, scientific, and business teams. Additionally, balancing the expectations around financial terms, milestones, and rights to future developments demands strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

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Research Associate - Biotechnology

New York, NY • On-site

Oppenheimer
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$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full-service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

Job Description:

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., a leading mid-tier investment bank, is currently seeking a Research Associate to join our Biotechnology equity research team. The position is located in New York City.

As a Research Associate, you will work directly with the Senior Research Analyst on many aspects of the research process including building and maintaining financial models and market trackers, performing fundamental analysis and due diligence on biotechnology companies, writing investment-driven research reports, developing and fielding industry surveys, attending medical and scientific conferences, and undertaking a wide array of industry analyses and competitive assessments. The associate will have broad exposure to company management, scientific and investor conferences, and will interface with key opinion leaders, institutional investor clients, internal sales force and trading personnel.

A strong candidate is independently motivated, analytically-minded, and intellectually curious; possesses one to two years of experience in equity research or a related field with financial modeling and exposure to the equity markets; and have a demonstrable interest in drug development, and a passion for life sciences investing.

Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task, and excellent written communication skills are required. A MS in biology or similar field is required. An advanced degree (PhD/MD/MBA, etc.) is preferred.

We look for people who possess the following characteristics:

  • Strong writing and analytical skills. Associates are responsible for writing and producing equity research reports, company initiations, and marketing presentationsoften under very tight time constraints;
  • Strong financial modeling, accounting, valuation, and quantitative skills. Associates are responsible for building and maintaining integrated models and for organizing and maintaining industry dataattention to detail is critical;
  • A passion for the biotechnology sector, stock market and equity research. It is highly advantageous to have prior exposure to the financial markets and equity research, as well as the day-to-day responsibilities of an equity research associate;
  • A thorough understanding of the investment process and the ability to perform deep primary research.
  • Strong communication skills. As time progresses, associates will interact with internal sales and trading and external clients; responsiveness and professionalism is important;
  • Strong work ethic. An ability to perform duties under minimal supervision and become fully-licensed (FINRA Registrations: SIE, Series 7/63/86/87) within 6-12 months after starting if not already licensed;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; FactSet, Symphony, Bloomberg would be a bonus.

Compensation:

For job postings in New York City, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the City of New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.

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