Director/Senior Director, Investor Relations

Role Summary

Director/Senior Director, Investor Relations. This role partners with the CEO and CFO to develop and execute the investor relations strategy, manage relationships with investors and analysts, and effectively communicate the company’s scientific, clinical, and financial progress to the investment community. Based in Boston, MA, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Work with CEO and CFO to develop annual and longer-term strategic investor relations plans to communicate the company‚Äôs strategies and progress to the investment community.
• Manage the company‚Äôs participation in banking conferences, non-deal roadshows, and analyst/investor days through effective project management and relationship management strategies.
• Collaborate with the CFO, CEO, corporate affairs and senior executive team to craft clear, consistent messaging around company strategy, pipeline, and milestones.
• Partner with corporate affairs and legal teams to ensure all external communications are accurate and consistent with corporate messaging including presentation decks, news releases, and all other content.
• Drive and support preparation of earnings calls, press releases, and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) in coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Lead development of briefing materials for management in preparation for investor meetings.
• Support the CEO and CFO in providing timely, consistent, compliant, and accurate responses; maintain database of interactions; and convey sentiments and feedback to management.
• Track and analyze insights on market dynamics, shareholder composition, and competitive positioning; analyze analyst models, reports, and stock performance.
• Work closely with CEO and CFO to establish the optimal mix of shareholders through targeting initiatives.
• Work with Competitive Intelligence leader and other leaders across the company to monitor competitors‚Äô performance and relevant trends to inform differentiated corporate messaging.
• Support the development and execution of the company‚Äôs financing strategy.
• Collaborate on execution of the annual meeting of shareholders with Legal, Finance, and Corporate Affairs teams.
• Develop and propose short- and long-term goals for the Investor Relations function in accordance with overall company strategies.
• Plan and manage budget proposals and approved budgets in accordance with the company‚Äôs strategic and operating plans and Finance policies.
• Act in accordance with company policies and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
• Travel will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree or equivalent, ideally in Finance, Business, Life Sciences, or Communications; master‚Äôs or advanced degree preferred.
• Biotech or pharma industry experience required; 8+ years of investor relations experience, ideally in the healthcare sector.
• Proven track record of developing positive long-term relations with analysts and the investor community.
• Deep understanding of capital markets and financial statements and valuation models used by investors and analysts.
• Experience developing executive-level communications and engaging directly with senior management.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Regulation FD and SEC reporting requirements impacting investor and external communications.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative working style across internal and external teams.