Investor Relations Director

4 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Ligand Pharmaceuticals Full time
Job Summary

The Director, Investor Relations reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the CFO to develop and implement a successful investor relations strategic plan for Ligand Pharmaceuticals. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to build awareness and understanding of the company's objectives, strategies, and achievements among key audiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the company's investor relations corporate communications plan
  • Identify and build relationships with targeted institutional investors and analysts
  • Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties
  • Develop written communications such as press releases, presentations, and obtain management/legal approvals as appropriate
  • Schedule conference calls, webcasts, and manage face-to-face interaction with the financial community during investment conferences, road shows, and the company's analyst day and stockholder meetings
  • Develop and propose short- and long-term goals for the Investor Relations function in accordance with overall company strategies
  • Provide accurate, consistent, and timely responses to all external inquiries from investors, analysts, and media
  • Maintain knowledge of and comply with all relevant legal, regulatory, and professional standards
  • Assist in managing the overall content of the company's website, Intranet, and social media postings
  • Actively participate, develop, and support the company's ESG initiatives, activities, and programs
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required and/or Master's degree preferred in communications, business, and/or a relevant scientific discipline
  • Eight - twelve years of relevant experience managing investor relations and corporate communications programs in a public biotech or pharmaceutical company
  • Extensive experience working with executive management, superior skills in financial analysis, oral and written communication, and relationship building
  • Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and technically savvy in social media including X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn
  • Strong understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
  • Ability to present and respond to questions about complex scientific and clinical data
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong knowledge and fluency in the biotechnology industry matters
Benefits and Compensation
  • Compensation: Salary range, dependent on experience: $185,000 - $215,000 yearly
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Generous equity package
  • Benefits: Competitive benefits including flexible work schedule, medical, dental, vision, Short/Long term disability, and life insurance, as well as 401(k) match, Stock Options, Bonus, and paid time leave
Additional Information
  • All new hires are required to go through a background and reference check
  • Ligand Pharmaceuticals is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Ligand celebrates the diversity of life and welcomes all individuals to apply


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