Vice President of Investor Relations

3 weeks ago


Carlsbad CA USA, United States Ionis Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Vice President, Investor Relations

Company: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Location: Carlsbad, CA or Boston, MA

Job Type: Full-time

About Us: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leading biotechnology company that has been at the forefront of RNA-targeted therapy for over 30 years. We are committed to developing life-transforming therapies for patients with unmet needs.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Investor Relations to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated investor relations strategy that aligns with our business objectives and enhances our image and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute an integrated investor relations strategy that aligns with our business objectives and enhances our image and reputation.
  • Lead investor relations strategies and activities, with specific attention to analyst and investor engagement in a proactive and transparent manner.
  • Partner with the executive management team to lead and manage the company's participation on quarterly earnings calls, investment conference calls, and in-house meetings, road shows, analyst days, and one-on-one meetings.
  • Direct interaction and communication with existing and potential shareholders; grow, maintain, and cultivate sell-side investment analyst coverage and coverage by the buy-side institutional investment community.
  • Analyze stockholder base, conduct investor targeting, and monitor top shareholder composition trends over time to ensure the company has the right investor base for its stage of development.
  • Work closely with Corporate Affairs to create the company's external and internal messaging and ensure all external and internal communications are integrated and consistent.
  • Lead important communications development, such as preparing presentation decks, developing earnings releases, creating management Q&As, conference call scripts, and the annual report.
  • Conduct analysis and research in support of the earnings call process, including the analysis of competitor operating results and industry trends.
  • Track the models utilized by analysts to value/evaluate the company's performance and communicate this information to the executive management team and other key internal constituents to help guide communication strategy.
  • Present and articulate the investor point of view to the executive management team and make recommendations as necessary and appropriate.
  • Maintain and communicate competitive intelligence and analysis and its impact on the Ionis business to senior management.
  • Lead and manage the Investor Relations portion of the company website.
  • Along with the CEO, CFO, and members of the senior management team, serve as a spokesperson for the company at investment presentations, institutions, individual meetings, and discussions as needed.
  • Work closely with human resources, corporate affairs, and corporate communications to maintain consistent internal and external messaging while keeping employees engaged with the overall strategy and performance of the company.
  • Collaborate with colleagues throughout the company in establishing the strategy development, operating plan, budget, and the detailed execution of the IR operating plan.

Requirements:

  • Experience in investor relations, investment banking, or equity research (buy-side or sell-side) within or covering biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
  • Strong financial acumen and facile with all the company's key financial statements.
  • Deep scientific knowledge, ideally established through academic pursuits and the attainment of an undergraduate/graduate-level degree or significant time working within the healthcare industry.
  • Strong reputation with Wall Street analysts and institutional investors.
  • Track record of successfully building a corporate profile.
  • An individual with strong emotional intelligence and tenacity for driving change when and where appropriate.
  • Ability to communicate in an in-depth fashion about scientific and clinical developments.
  • Ability to execute in ambiguous situations and take the lead without explicit instructions.
  • Ability to develop, synthesize, and present perspectives on key strategic/financial issues.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
  • Computer skills are a must (particularly Word and PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in the sciences is preferred.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary range of $239,929 – $335,861 and an excellent benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team, please submit your application.



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