Avatar Jones

Avatar Jones, PharmD, is a seasoned professional in healthcare investment banking, currently serving as Vice President at Lazard since April 2022, where responsibilities include executing biotech and biopharma M&A deals, financial modeling, and collaborating with executive teams on business development strategies. Prior experience includes a Senior Associate role in Biotech Equity Research at Morgan Stanley from March 2021 to April 2022 and an Associate position in Biopharma Equity Research at Stifel Financial Corp. between August 2019 and March 2021. Avatar began a career in strategy consulting at Artia Solutions, focusing on market access in the pharmaceutical industry from April 2016 to August 2019. Academic achievements include an MBA in Marketing and Strategy and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, both obtained from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, as well as Pre-Pharmacy Studies at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.