Managing Director, Investor Relations

<p><strong>Essential duties include but are not limited to:</strong></p> <p><strong>Client Advisory &amp; Content Excellence</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strategic leadership of 7-10 client accounts; leadership support within a pod (team and book of business) <ul> <li>Conceptualize and execute bespoke strategies</li> <li>Oversee all materials and quality control</li> <li>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</li> </ul> </li> <li>Responsibilities including but not limited to: <ul> <li>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.)</li> <li>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</li> <li>Draft and review technical corporate communications materials to client-ready standard including high-impact investor presentations, press releases, earnings scripts, etc.</li> <li>Oversee tactical delivery including more sophisticated research projects and targeting analyses, planning and execution of roadshows, meetings and other investor events</li> <li>Event planning and on-site support, including occasional travel</li> </ul> </li> <li>Manage client engagements, retainers, budgeting and ensure accuracy of invoicing</li> <li>75% utilization target for client billing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Building &amp; Mentorship</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage a team of junior staff, including development plans and annual reviews</li> <li>Train and mentor a high-performing team aligned with our collaborative and purpose-driven culture; oversee its growth and effectively and directly deliver feedback</li> <li>Foster professional growth and uphold principles of client service, purpose, accountability, mutual respect, and collaboration</li> <li>Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion</li> <li>Lead by example, balancing competitive drive with a spirit of collaboration and integrity</li> <li>Manage and approve time charges and utilization of direct reports</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Development &amp; Market Positioning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support marketing and new business materials, help identify and pitch new business opportunities, contributing to firm growth and book of business</li> <li>Leverage a robust network of stakeholders to acce