Harshita Polishetty

Harshita Polishetty is an Analyst at Deerfield Management in New York, where she is a member of the Therapeutics investment team, specializing in public and private investments across the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sector. Her responsibilities focus on evaluating therapeutic assets, performing due diligence, and supporting the firm's investment strategies within the healthcare industry.

Before joining Deerfield Management in 2024, Harshita held senior roles in biotech equity research, including Vice President at Barclays, where she covered U.S. biotechnology companies, and as an Equity Research Associate at Stifel Financial Corp. Her prior experience has given her significant expertise in fundamental equity analysis, sector coverage, and public company research, particularly in innovative therapeutic areas.

Harshita holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and completed coursework at Brent International School Manila, reflecting a strong foundation in science and finance. Throughout her career, she has been noted for her deep analytical skills and achievements in equity research, including a strong record of price target performance when analyzing biotech equities.