A Day In The Life Of An Analyst At Hawkwood Biotech Partners
A day for Logan, an analyst at Hawkwood Biotech Partners, involves prioritizing tasks from a daily check-in with their manager, juggling multiple projects ("10 to 15 projects at any given time"), and performing diverse duties such as "techno-economic model literature review[s]," technical due diligence on startups, and report writing. This variety reflects the dynamic nature of the analyst role and the demands of a small team working on numerous client engagements.
Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Report Writing
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Logan Roberts
Analyst
Hawkwood Biotech Partners, LLC
UC Santa Barbara
University of Washington MS ChemE and Data Science
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. A day-to-day task involves checking in with the manager to discuss the tasks for the day, attending several meetings, and managing resources.
2. The analyst works on multiple projects simultaneously, which may include reviewing technical and economical models, collecting data, performing data analysis, and assessing the viability of new ventures.
3. The work involves technical due diligence, which includes reviewing startups' pitch decks, websites, patents, and other relevant information to evaluate their potential.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an analyst look like?
"Analyst" can mean many different things; it's a general title. A day in my life usually starts with checking in with my manager in the morning to discuss what needs to be done.
Our team is small, with 10 people, and we're typically working on 10 to 15 projects simultaneously. I personally manage two to four projects. This requires a lot of resource management with people.
What I do on any given day really depends. For example, one project I'm currently working on involves a techno-economic model literature review for a client. Last week, I spent most of my time reading papers, extracting data, and analyzing cost data for various processes.
On other projects, I perform technical due diligence. I'll review startups for a client, examining their pitch decks, websites, and data from sources like PitchBook. I also look for patents related to their work to assess the viability of their business.
Honestly, a lot of my work involves tasks like these, along with numerous Zoom meetings to discuss progress. As I mentioned, a significant portion of my role also includes writing reports.