Vice President, Investor Relations
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (Chicago, IL)
United States
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with business strategy, financial performance, and long-term growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the investment community to maintain credibility and confidence in leadership and strategy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for buy-side and sell-side institutional investors, analysts, and the financial community.
- Lead the end-to-end quarterly earnings process, including drafting press releases, preparing CEO/CFO scripts, and creating detailed Q&A documents.
- Foster business partnerships across finance, legal, commercial, medical, and other corporate functions as required.
- Coordinate with partners (finance, legal, corporate communications) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity in external financial disclosures.
- Support preparation of the annual report, proxy materials, and other investor-facing communications.
- Provide executive management and the board with insights on investor sentiment, market trends, analyst perspectives, and peer positioning.
- Monitor equity research, investor feedback, trading activity, and market developments to inform leadership and communication strategies.
- Plan and execute investor outreach activities, including investor days, roadshows, and conference participation.
- Develop targeted engagement strategies with long-term institutional investors and potential shareholders.
- Build scalable processes and tools to support the company’s growing presence in public markets.
- Establish, direct, and allocate headcount and financial resources within Investor Relations.
- Ensure professional development of Investor Relations team members through proactive talent management, coaching, and mentoring.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, or related field.
- Significant experience supporting a publicly traded company; biotechnology/pharmaceutical/life sciences experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record translating business value into a compelling Wall Street narrative.
- Proven experience interacting with institutional investors and equity research analysts.
- Deep understanding of SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and public company governance.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Competencies: Executive Presence, Strategic Leadership & Vision, Execution, Project Management, Adaptability, Microsoft Office, Professionalism, Written/Verbal Communications, Presentation skills, Teamwork & Collaboration.
Working Conditions:
- Periodic evening/weekend work as necessary.
- Travel up to 25%.
- Hybrid role in Chicago office; minimum three days per week on-site (on-site requirements may change at management’s discretion).
- Develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with business strategy, financial performance, and long-term growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the investment community to maintain credibility and confidence in leadership and strategy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for buy-side and sell-side institutional investors, analysts, and the financial community.
- Lead the end-to-end quarterly earnings process, including drafting press releases, preparing CEO/CFO scripts, and creating detailed Q&A documents.
- Foster business partnerships across finance, legal, commercial, medical, and other corporate functions as required.
- Coordinate with partners (finance, legal, corporate communications) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity in external financial disclosures.
- Support preparation of the annual report, proxy materials, and other investor-facing communications.
- Provide executive management and the board with insights on investor sentiment, market trends, analyst perspectives, and peer positioning.
- Monitor equity research, investor feedback, trading activity, and market developments to inform leadership and communication strategies.
- Plan and execute investor outreach activities, including investor days, roadshows, and conference participation.
- Develop targeted engagement strategies with long-term institutional investors and potential shareholders.
- Build scalable processes and tools to support the company’s growing presence in public markets.
- Establish, direct, and allocate headcount and financial resources within Investor Relations.
- Ensure professional development of Investor Relations team members through proactive talent management, coaching, and mentoring.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, or related field.
- Significant experience supporting a publicly traded company; biotechnology/pharmaceutical/life sciences experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record translating business value into a compelling Wall Street narrative.
- Proven experience interacting with institutional investors and equity research analysts.
- Deep understanding of SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and public company governance.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Competencies: Executive Presence, Strategic Leadership & Vision, Execution, Project Management, Adaptability, Microsoft Office, Professionalism, Written/Verbal Communications, Presentation skills, Teamwork & Collaboration.
Working Conditions:
- Periodic evening/weekend work as necessary.
- Travel up to 25%.
- Hybrid role in Chicago office; minimum three days per week on-site (on-site requirements may change at management’s discretion).