Managing Director, Investor Relations

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

Client Advisory & Content Excellence

• Strategic leadership of 7-10 client accounts; leadership support within a pod (team and book of business)
  • Conceptualize and execute bespoke strategies
  • Oversee all materials and quality control
  • Act as primary accountable party for day-to-day client relationship on all clients, with additional support from senior leadership as needed and for critical workstreams
• Responsibilities including but not limited to:
  • Lead client calls and provide strategic counsel to senior executives on investor engagement, messaging, and market positioning with facility across clients of varying complexity (public, private, preclinical, clinical, commercial, etc.)
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics; can speak to experience with most IR situations and initiate changes in strategy when needed
  • Draft and review technical corporate communications materials to client-ready standard including high-impact investor presentations, press releases, earnings scripts, etc.
  • Oversee tactical delivery including more sophisticated research projects and targeting analyses, planning and execution of roadshows, meetings and other investor events
  • Event planning and on-site support, including occasional travel
• Manage client engagements, retainers, budgeting and ensure accuracy of invoicing
• 75% utilization target for client billing

Team Building & Mentorship

• Manage a team of junior staff, including development plans and annual reviews
• Train and mentor a high-performing team aligned with our collaborative and purpose-driven culture; oversee its growth and effectively and directly deliver feedback
• Foster professional growth and uphold principles of client service, purpose, accountability, mutual respect, and collaboration
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Lead by example, balancing competitive drive with a spirit of collaboration and integrity
• Manage and approve time charges and utilization of direct reports

Business Development & Market Positioning

• Support marketing and new business materials, help identify and pitch new business opportunities, contributing to firm growth and book of business
• Leverage a robust network of stakeholders to accelerate inbound opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with investors, analysts, and bankers to enhance visibility and credibility
• Subject matter expert on biotech/healthcare IR; can represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and investor forums and in social media and speaking engagements

Strategic Leadership

• Manage and contribute to operational, growth and strategy initiatives for Precision AQ
• Proactively generate ideas and identify opportunities for clients and the firm, including thought leadership

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant depth of work experience (in directly relevant finance, healthcare, communications or consulting roles); agency experience ideal
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects from conception to completion on deadline in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to cultivate deep network within the investment community and biotech/healthcare ecosystem
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills; high standards of quality control and client service
• Confident writer and presenter, comfortable in a variety of C-Suite scenarios, with ability to influence
• Demonstrated ability to operate within a leadership team and manage a team
• Bachelor’s degree required

Other Required:

• Demonstrates subject matter expertise
• Competent in technology-driven environments, including AI and various tools and platforms
• Independent and collaborative; resourceful problem solver, quick learner
• Experience with employee reviews, development plans
• Proven ability to create marketing materials and pitch new business
• Committed to the success and growth of IREC and the entire team