About
Lyla Youssef is an Associate Analyst at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP in New York, where she specializes in equity research and investment analysis within the therapeutics and broader biotechnology sectors. In her current role, she is focused on evaluating public and private biotech and life sciences companies, providing critical analytics and insights for investment decision-making in therapeutic innovation and healthcare assets.
Before joining Hudson Bay Capital, Lyla served as Vice President, Biotech Equity at a major asset manager, further deepening her expertise in pharma and drug development equities. Her professional background reflects a consistent trajectory through healthcare and biotech investment, with roles that emphasize data-driven analytics and sector specialization.
Lyla Youssef holds a Ph.D., underpinning her in-depth technical and scientific approach to evaluating investment opportunities in therapeutics and biotechnology. She is recognized for her contributions to sector analysis, investment diligence, and portfolio construction in healthcare assets, supporting high-conviction ideas backed by rigorous scientific and financial assessment.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Bay Capital Management LP | Assoc Analyst | Oct 2022 to May 2023 | — |
| Cowen Inc. | Vice President, Biotech Equity Research | Feb 2022 to Sep 2022 | — |
| Cowen and Company | Biotechnology Equity Research Associate | Jul 2019 to Feb 2022 | — |
| Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. | Biotechnology Equity Research Associate | Dec 2018 to Jun 2019 | — |
| Columbia Technology Ventures | Associate QC Fellow | Feb 2018 to Nov 2018 | - Review incoming technology briefs prepared by junior fellows used for marketing various technologies - Collaborate with numerous innovators and licensing professionals to accurately identify commerc... |
| Columbia Technology Ventures | Technology Transfer Fellow | Feb 2016 to Feb 2018 | - Investigate technologies developed at Columbia University to aid in recognizing commercialization potential and understanding the current market landscape - Complete written reports for use in marke... |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Project Manager, Translational Therapeutics Resource Accelerator | Aug 2017 to Nov 2018 | - Oversee team of scientists, executives in biotechnology, and licensing professionals to successfully meet milestones in the accelerator program - Engage in licensing outreach and communication durin... |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Ph.D. Candidate | Aug 2013 to Nov 2018 | Ph.D. candidate in Microbiology & Immunology in the laboratory of Dr. Steven Spitalnik. My work currently focuses on potential adverse effects of transfusions of stored red blood cells on immune cells... |
| SCIMALS | Analyst | Apr 2014 to Dec 2014 | - Researched competitive landscape in protein conjugation and antibody drug conjugate market - Analyzed trends in optional market exit strategies and provided a comprehensive overview to clients |
| Biogen Idec | Associate Scientist II | Sep 2012 to Aug 2013 | — |
| Biogen Idec | Associate Scientist I | Sep 2011 to Sep 2012 | — |
| Biogen Idec | Intern, Virology Department | Jun 2011 to Aug 2011 | — |
| Cornell University | Research Assistant | Sep 2009 to May 2011 | — |
| Cornell University | Laboratory Assistant | Sep 2009 to Mar 2010 | — |
| Sutter Health, Dorothy E Schneider Cancer Center | Research Coordinator Intern | Jun 2009 to Aug 2009 | — |
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Immunology
2014 — 2018
Cornell University
Bachelor's Degree, Biological Sciences and Economics (Double Major)
2007 — 2011
Others at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP (20)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President | United States |
 | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Managing Director -- Biotechnology Investments | New York, NY , United States |
G George Antonopoulos | Limited Partner | New York, NY , United States |
G Greg Labuda | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
R Rebecca Benedict | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
S Sina Yeganeh | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |