Emerging Technology Research Summer Intern, Healthcare

At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy and fun that reverberates throughout the company. 

Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. 

 

About the Role:

As a member of the Editorial team, you will spend each day immersed in the private markets, aiming to help our customers be better investors, advisors and market participants. The work you will do plays a direct role in the evolution of the industry! 

Everyone on our team is supported by a flexible work environment and a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration and professional development. We prioritize recognition and respect across all roles and have a high level of camaraderie. The fast-growing nature of our organization provides ample opportunity to advance in your career and explore what interests you. 

As we continue investing in the talent of our group, our coverage has evolved rapidly over multiple industries and geographies. Our insights are routinely cited by top-tier publications and sought after by prominent players in the financial markets. In addition to publishing timely market insights, we also partner closely with our Product, Engineering and Data Operations teams to continually enhance our datasets and develop unique tools that have a material impact on our customers’ workflows. There is no better time to join us! 

PitchBook’s Emerging Technology Research Internship provides the opportunity to develop your skills and build a strong foundation in private markets research, with an emphasis on emerging technologies in healthcare and other sectors. This role helps with creating best-in-class research utilized by PitchBook’s global clientele of private capital investors, investment banks, corporations and other service providers. The Emerging Technology Research Intern works with our multi-site institutional research group to help create research products that build PitchBook’s thought leadership brand and drive tangible value for our clients. Our Summer Internship is full-time program (40 hours per week) running from June – August 2023.

This role requires a growth mindset, willingness to solicit feedback, engage others with empathy, and help create a culture of belonging, teamwork, and purpose.  If you love developing and articulating differentiated insights, strive for excellence every day, are adaptable and focused and believe work should be fun, come join us!

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Research, develop and populate taxonomies of early-stage companies relevant to key themes, e.g. oncology, spacetech
• Conduct research using PitchBook data, clinical trials data, academic literature, news articles and other publications to identify key drivers for emerging technology adoption
• Set and achieve a professional development goal during the course of your internship
• Participate in department-wide analyst meetings by asking questions and preparing a final presentation on work completed during the internship
• Shadow senior team members in client-facing interactions
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a junior in a higher education program (college or university) majoring in a finance or healthcare-related field
• Availability to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from June-August 2023
• Basic understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques and market sizing
• Interest in emerging technologies and early-stage companies, particularly in healthcare
• Interest in private financial markets, particularly venture capital
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to draw analytical conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data
• Attention to detail and ability to request guidance when needed
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily

 

*To be considered for the intern position, applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United Sta