Associate Director, Investor Relations

Annexon Biosciences•Brisbane, CA

1d•$185,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Investor Relations at Annexon Biosciences will play a crucial role in developing and executing the investor relations strategy while strengthening relationships with the investment community. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will serve as a primary contact for investors and analysts, collaborating closely with the executive team to effectively communicate Annexon’s strategic goals and long-term value proposition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degrees in life sciences, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, investor relations, or related fields, with direct experience at a public biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred.
Strong understanding of clinical development and ability to communicate complex data to healthcare investors.
Established relationships with the biotechnology investment community, including institutional investors and analysts, preferred.
Success in developing investor targeting strategies and building relationships with the investment community.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for developing investor-facing materials.
Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills for effective representation with external stakeholders.
Collaborative, with the ability to work across various functions and levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive, strategic, and able to operate independently while supporting senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy in alignment with corporate objectives, in partnership with the executive leadership team.
Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, shareholders, sell-side analysts, and other investment community members.
Serve as the primary contact for investor and analyst inquiries, ensuring timely and consistent communication.
Refine corporate messaging and investment thesis to clearly convey the company’s strategy and milestones to investors.
Translate scientific, clinical, and regulatory information into compelling messages for the investment community.
Lead investor communications around clinical and corporate milestones, including data readouts and regulatory interactions.
Prepare executive leadership for investor meetings, earnings calls, and other external engagements.
Develop an active investor engagement calendar, including conferences, roadshows, and one-on-one meetings.
Monitor market trends, shareholder composition, and provide feedback regarding investor perceptions to senior leadership.
Manage relationships with sell-side analysts and ensure compliance with securities regulations in partnership with Legal and Finance.
Oversee the investor relations section of the corporate website and key IR materials.
Manage external investor relations resources as appropriate.