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Equity Research Analyst – Healthcare Sector (Hong Kong)

Position Overview:

Our client, a leading Chinese securities firm in Hong Kong, is seeking an Equity Research Analyst to cover the Healthcare sector, with a focus on Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical companies. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid background combining expertise in life sciences/medicine with strong financial analysis skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Independently conduct in-depth research and analysis on Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical enterprises, covering sub-sectors such as biotech, innovative pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate company valuations, growth drivers, and risk exposures (e.g., regulatory approvals, patent cliffs).
• Produce high-quality, actionable research reports including thematic studies, company-specific updates, and sector reviews covering regulatory shifts, clinical trials, and product launches.
• Monitor and interpret global pharmaceutical industry trends (e.g., novel therapies, M&A, FDA/EMA regulations) and assess their impact on Hong Kong-listed equities.
• Engage with internal teams (especially mainland China-based pharmaceutical analysts) to align research views, share insights on cross-border trends, and ensure cohesive cross-market analysis.
• Communicate investment recommendations effectively through written reports, client meetings, and formal presentations tailored to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Attend industry conferences, conduct company site visits, and network with key opinion leaders (e.g., clinicians, consultants) to enhance sector expertise.

Requirements

• Master's or higher in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.), Medicine, Pharmacy, Finance, or Economics. Advanced degrees (PhD, MBA) or professional certifications (CFA, FRM) are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of sell-side equity research experience focusing on the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector; familiarity with Hong Kong markets and HKEX regulations is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sector coverage, generate investment ideas, and support decision-making through rigorous analysis.
• Proficiency in translating complex scientific/medical data (e.g., clinical trial results) into investable insights.
• Strong financial modeling skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken); exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented analyst with a passion for the healthcare sector and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-border team. Prior exposure to Hong Kong or Greater China equity markets is highly valued.

CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies.

Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management.

As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: , SEHK: 6030), China's leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.

CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing support to Research Analyst covering the renewable space. The role is primarily responsible for assisting with the building and servicing of financial models, the analysis of data and the production of the research product. The individual will also assist in compiling news and working with the analyst to provide commentary on the impact on the respective stocks and sectors.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support sector research analysts for preparation of market reports and presentation materials, including solar, energy storage and other renewables.
• Retrieve and analyse information from databases, external data (e.g. Bloomberg, CEIC, WIND, etc), industry sources and companies for the stocks under primary coverage within a given sector.
• Help track and analyse news relating to the sector
• Helps sector research analysts with client requests
• Follow company result announcements, this person will be responsible for updating models/ records for specific companies that he/she might cover individually.
• Travel to China to for company visits and conduct independent company analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required, but Master's degree preferred, preferably in business related or quantitative discipline
• 2-3 years' work experience preferred, but not required
• Experience in a large accountancy firm will also be considered
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
• High sense of commercial awareness
• Excellent interpersonal sensitivity.  Excellent communication and management skills to both internal and external clients
• Fluent in English is a must and fluent Mandarin preferred

This role is for upcoming future opportunities that may arise at Fortrea.

Fortrea is excited to connect with talented individuals for future opportunities. If you meet the job requirements, we'll invite you for an interview. If you're pre-selected, our recruiter will keep in touch and let you know when the role officially opens, so we can reconfirm your interest before moving forward with an offer.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Site management responsibility for clinical studies according to Fortrea's Standard Operating Procedures, ICH GCP Guidelines, applicable project plans and Sponsor requirements, including verification of study training records.
• Conducts site monitoring responsibilities for clinical trials according to Fortrea's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH guidelines and GCP; including Pre-study, Site Initiation, Process Monitoring, Routine Monitoring, and Close-out Visits.
• Prepares and implements project plans related to Clinical Monitoring responsibilities.
• Ensures the protection of subjects by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to alongside applicable regulatory requirements.
• Safeguards data integrity by careful source document review, source document verification, query generation, and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems.
• Confirms Site Regulatory documents and applicable eTMF/Sponsor Documents are complete and current throughout the duration of the trial.
• Guarantees that the study Investigational Product inventory and accountability is accurate and that study materials are stored securely and per protocol requirements.
• Ensures adherence to global quality control and CRA performance metrics.
• Ensures audit readiness at site level.
• Acts in the project role of a Lead CRA as assigned.
• General On-Site Monitoring Responsibilities:
• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter subjects/patients into the study. Ensure the protection of study subjects or patients by performing eligibility review, verifying that screening, informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of the source data reported by careful source document review. Monitor data for missing or implausible data.
• Ensure study data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance; identify deficiencies, deviations and discrepancies, and initiate corrective action as required.
• Ensure the resources of the Sponsor and Fortrea are spent wisely by performing the required monitoring tasks in an efficient manner, according to SOPs and established guidelines, including managing travel expenses in an economical fashion according to Fortrea travel policy.
• Travel, including air travel, may be required and is an essential function of the job.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely trip reports.
• Independently perform eCRF review, 100% source data verification, query generation and resolution against established data review guideline with or without direct supervision, on Fortrea or client data management systems, as assigned by management.
• Assist with the administration of clinical research projects, recruiting investigators (if applicable), collecting investigator documentation and site management.
• Update, navigate, and maintain Fortrea or study/Sponsor-specific trial management tools/eClinical systems.
• Track IP shipments and supplies, as needed.
• Track and follow-up on serious adverse events as assigned.
• Work closely with the study team, align monitoring to critical study timelines ensuring study deliverables are met.
• Prepare and implement study-specific monitoring plans and site Initiation slides, as assigned.
• Attend investigators' meetings (if applicable), project team meetings and teleconferences, and others as needed.
• Present training content for site initiation.
• Assist with training of new employees (e.g., co-monitoring).
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

•B.A./B.S. (Life Science preferred) or equivalent healthcare experience.

•Minimum 1 year experience as CRA. Has conducted on site monitoring in Hong Kong in the past 3 months.

•In lieu of the above requirement,

-CRA II: candidates with 2 more years of CRA monitoring experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industries may be considered.

-SCRA: candidates with 3 more years of CRA monitoring experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industries may be considered.

•Basic understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP including a basic understanding of regulatory requirements.

•Basic understanding of the clinical trial process.

•Fluent in local language and English.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit

Clinical Research Associate (at the rank of Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref:

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under The University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and is dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies.  HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession.

Clinical studies are highly sophisticated, multi-disciplinary projects that require good planning, close monitoring and synchronization of research team members and activities.  HKU-CTC's Project Operations Unit (POU) is a professional unit dedicated to facilitating clinical study planning, performance and completion in compliance with international standards and in an efficient and high-quality manner.  POU is seeking talents who are interested/experienced in practising the project management profession in clinical research.  Comprehensive on-job training will be provided.  Fresh graduates will also be considered.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as a key contact person among clinical study centres, sponsoring companies, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to coordinate clinical trial activities;
• Facilitate the planning, initiation and monitoring of clinical studies throughout their project life cycles, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements;
• Assess the feasibility of clinical studies at potential sites to support study planning;
• Conduct various visits (including Pre-Study Visits (PSV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Site Closure Visits (COV) and Monitoring Visits (MV)) to verify compliance, data integrity, and participant safety;
• Support study planning, preparation and initiation (e.g. setting study time plans/milestones, assisting in obtaining ethics and regulatory approvals, importing study products, coordinating logistics and workflows, and organizing study setup);
• Review and verify study data and source documentation for accuracy and completeness;
• Monitor the progress and quality of study activities (both on-site at study centres and remotely via electronic data capture systems);
• Oversee study centres' compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other research ethics and regulatory requirements, prepare and write monitoring reports;
• Assist in the proper closure of clinical studies;
• Facilitate study audits and inspections as needed; and
• Perform other duties related to clinical trial management as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Health, Biological/Life Sciences, Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing or related disciplines;
• Experience in clinical research operations and development, and/or basic knowledge in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are added advantages;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills allowing collaboration with cross-functional teams;
• Good coordination and problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality and compliance;
• Detail-minded, able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, and have a strong sense of responsibility; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (proficiency in Putonghua is a plus).

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.  A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  Appointment on 2-year fixed term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

Application Procedure

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site ) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start from October 9, 2025 and continue until October 25, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Duties

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigators. His/her task will include (i) event planning and management; (ii) assisting in drafting operational manuals, training materials, powerpoints, forms, templates and reports; (iii) assisting in video shooting, editing and drafting subtitles; (iv) arranging and assisting to conduct interviews & focus groups as well as designing survey questionnaires and collecting quantitative data; (v) conducting data analysis of the verbatim transcription with software e.g., Nvivo and/or quantitative data with SPSS; (v) drafting research manuscripts and other presentation materials for presentation/publication in conferences/journals; (vi) performing other tasks as assigned.

Appointment Criteria

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a Master's/MPhil degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline; (ii) rich experiences in event planning and management; (iii) solid training and experience in research methods and data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative; (iv) excellent English and Chinese proficiency.

Application Deadline

Until the Position is Filled

CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies.

Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management.

As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: , SEHK: 6030), China's leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.

CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit

Position Description

We require a high caliber individual who will report directly to the Head of Product Impact and Innovation and be responsible for actively helping to develop new research ideas and products. The product impact and innovation function seeks to boost the level of quality, insight and differentiation in CLSA's research output; look for opportunities to develop new products; and encourage collaboration between analysts and research offices.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Product Impact and Innovation
• Work with research heads and individual analysts to maintain and enhance the quality, insight and differentiation of our research output
• Look for opportunities to improve our existing research output
• Attend the regional morning call and help analysts manage their timing. Seek to boost the call's efficiency
• Work with sales and research to identify and develop new products that are insightful, timely and differentiated
• Support our Recommendation Board process with data
• Build, maintain and update models to support valuation reviews
• Prepare material for internal communications about the research product

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in a finance, business, economics, mathematics or economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Minimum 4 to 6 years relevant work experience in sell-side research, buy-side, accounting or equivalent is a plus
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Willingness to learn by embracing challenges
• Understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
• Proven ability to clearly organize, structure, and analyze complex data sets
• Experience in automating routine data tasks using VBA and/or Python
• High sense of commercial / economic awareness
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills
• Excellent and well-structured written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin

About the University

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and over 6,700 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. With its unique "Liberal + Professional" education model, HSUHK nurtures young talent with critical thinking, innovative minds, caring attitudes, moral values and social responsibility.

Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education, top-quality faculty members, award-winning green campus facilities, innovative degree programmes, a unique residential college system that combines living and learning, interactive small-class teaching, close student-teacher relationships, impactful research, and excellent student development and support services.

HSUHK also ranked 7th (overall) in the ASEAN+ region, the 1st in the Greater China region, the 1st in Employability, the 3rd in Research and the 5th in Community Engagement as per the 2023 AppliedHE ASEAN+ private university ranking by the Singapore-based AppliedHE. Additionally, HSUHK was ranked among the top 200 worldwide on "Quality Education" and "Decent Work and Economic Growth" in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021.

HSUHK was recognised in the 2025 Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings conducted by international academic platform, , and was ranked 22nd in Social Sciences and Humanities, and 33rd in Economics and Finance among the top universities in China. The University's MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme was ranked 84th globally in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025 announced by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The programme was also ranked 7th in the Greater China region and 4th in Hong Kong. The School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation, a distinction achieved by only 6% of the world's leading business schools.

The University now invites applications for the following position:

Research Associate / Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant – Department of Computer Science

(Ref: RAsso / SRA / RA (COM - SDSC – SRG

Responsibilities

• use Machine Learning, Large Language Models in particular, to understand the relationship between descriptions and permissions of mobile applications;
• perform data analysis; and
• assist in documentation.

Applicants Should

• Research Associate: possess a master's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of working experience in research or industry practice;

• Senior Research Assistant: possess a bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology,or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of working experience in research or industry practice;

• Research Assistant: possess a bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology,or a related discipline

• possess good programming skills in Python;

• have a good understanding of Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning will be an advantage;
• have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• have the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicant should visit this link and apply on or before 28 September 2025. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in this exercise.

Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Title

Research Associate – Oil & Gas + New/Basic Materials

Company A Global Investment Bank

Location: Hong Kong

Responsibilities:

• Mainly support a total c.15 stocks coverage in China/HK oil & gas and new & basic material coverage.
• Depends on experience and performance, candidate might have chance to cover stocks independently.
• To support on financial modeling.
• To independently write brief notes on results and breaking news, as well as the bulk of in-depth reports.
• To assist on the invitation of Corporate Clients to Company events.
• To build up good relationship with Corporate Clients.
• To complete client requests with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance and Accounting or related disciplines.
• Around 1 to 3 years of relevant equity research experience.
• Good spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese).
• Willing to learn and pay attention to details.
• Enjoy pitching stock ideas.
• Proficient in Excel and other PC skills / computer operations including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• A pleasant, flexible, fast learner and team player who possesses /shows very good work attitude and strong commitment to work and who is willing to work overtime in case needed.
• A hardworking team player who is eager to learn, able to work under pressure and willing to work long hours.

Interested candidate please email your CV to - or call for more details.

Recruit Ref: L

Posting Date:

Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design Limited

Research Associate / Research Assistant (several posts)

Research Associate / Research Assistant (several posts)

(. No.: AiDLab/P2.3/R

(Appointment period: 12 months initially, with possibility of further appointment)

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "Intelligent Garment Inspection System".

Duties (Post 1)

(1) Developing algorithms and models for inspection

(2) Programming inspection features and functions

(3) Testing the system prototypes in real life manufacturing environment

(4) Documenting the system architecture, process and implementation

(5) Liaising with collaborating companies in the industry for collecting their requirements and arranging testing

(6) Performing any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications (Post 1)

Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering or other related disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the afore- mentioned or other related disciplines.

Duties (Post 2)

(1) Liaising with collaborating companies in the industry for collecting their requirements and arranging testing.

(2) Testing the system prototypes developed by the project team in real life manufacturing environment.

(3) Documenting the testing performance of the system prototypes in trial sites.

(4) Performing any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.

Qualifications (Post 2)

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in fashion, textiles, or other related disciplines with solid knowledge of textile materials, garment and textile manufacture.

Please return the completed application form, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, to the AiDLab. Part-time applicants are also welcome.

Industry:

Education / Training

Job Category / Function:

Education (Research)

Job Position Level:

General

Employment Term:

Full Time

Min. Edu. Level Req:

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Minimum QF Level attained:

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Total Working Exp:

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Salary(HKD):

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Location:

Tai Po District / Tai Po

Benefits:

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