Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS® (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure, as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs.

The Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications will develop and execute the company’s corporate communications strategy, with a strong focus on external communications, investor relations, and internal communications. This position will be responsible for developing and delivering key messages across various channels, supporting the creation of content for investor relations and corporate presentations, and ensuring alignment between all communications teams across the organization. The Director will play a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s public image, ensuring the company’s website is current, and proactively managing corporate messaging across internal and external stakeholders.

This person will play a leadership role in developing and executing the IR strategic program and engaging with the investment community, serving as a key company contact. This person will also act as a trusted internal adviser to the executive team and the Board, sharing perspectives and feedback on investor feedback and sentiment

This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations:

• Design and implement a strategic IR program that enhances understanding of and confidence in Ironwood’s vision, mission and strategy among members of the investment community;
• Develop a thorough understanding of Ironwood’s business and strategy to effectively
• communicate the company’s execution in a clear and compelling manner;
• Build and strengthen relationships with the investment community;
• Provide analytics and tracking – including the quarterly stock activity report, research
• analysts’ valuations and financial models, investor perceptions, among other market
• intelligence – to help facilitate enhanced engagement with investment community;
• Implement strategic investor and analyst targeting program directed at helping the company
• to maximize long-term value;
• Lead development of materials for quarterly and annual earnings results, including press
• release, conference call scripts, slides, key messages and Q&A;
• Lead development of certain IR-specific press releases (in collaboration with Corporate
• Communications), PowerPoint presentations and other investor communications

Corporate Communications:

• Corporate Communications Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that aligns with the company’s vision, values, and business goals. Manage both internal and external communications, ensuring consistency and clarity across all channels.
• Content Creation: Write and produce high-quality content for various corporate materials, including press releases, blog posts, newsletters, annual reports, and executive communications. Ensure messaging aligns with the company’s corporate narrative and business objectives.
• Media Relations: Cultivate relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to secure media coverage and promote the company’s achievements. Respond to media inquiries and ensure timely and accurate responses.
  Crisis Communication and Reputation Management: Support the development of crisis communication plans and manage media inquiries in the event of any negative publicity. Monitor and manage the company’s reputation in both traditional and social media.
• Website Management and Content Development: Oversee the company’s website, ensuring it is up to date with the latest company developments, research updates, clinical trials, investor relations content, and other corporate information. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create fresh, engaging content that represents the company’s innovations and achievements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate the creation of a unified communication calendar to align efforts, key dates, and messages across departments.
• Internal Communications: Develop and