Director/Senior Director, Investor Relations

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Boston, MA

57d•$219,000 - $283,900•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director/Senior Director, Investor Relations to join our team. This individual will partner with the CEO and CFO to develop and execute the investor relations strategy, manage relationships with investors and analysts, and effectively communicate our scientific, clinical, and financial progress to the investment community. This role will work closely with the Senior Executive Team, and Corporate Affairs, Development, Commercial, Finance, and Legal departments to maintain an in-depth understanding of the company's operations, financial performance, and strategies. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who collaborates effectively with key functions to communicate the corporate story. This is a high-impact role ideal for an IR professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced biotech environment and can bridge science, strategy, and finance. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will be based out of Boston, MA, USA in our Needham office. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate's education and industry experience. This role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally with a specialization in Finance, Business, Life Sciences, or Communications; master's or advanced degree preferred.
Biotech or pharma industry experience is required; 8+ years of investor relations experience, ideally in the healthcare sector.
Proven track record of developing positive long-term relations with analysts and the investor community.
Deep understanding of capital markets and the financial statements and valuation models used by investors and analysts.
Experience developing executive level communications and engaging directly with senior management.
Superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Regulation FD and SEC reporting requirements impacting investor and other external communications.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly collaborative working style across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

Work with CEO and CFO to develop annual and longer-term strategic investor relations plans to communicate the company's strategies and progress to the investment community.
Manage the company's participation in banking conferences, non-deal roadshows, and analyst/investor days through effective project management and relationship management strategies.
Collaborate with the CFO, CEO, corporate affairs and senior executive team to craft clear, consistent messaging around company strategy, pipeline, and milestones.
Partner with corporate affairs and legal teams to ensure all external communications are accurate and consistent with corporate messaging including presentation decks, news releases, and all other content.
Drive and support preparation of earnings calls, press releases, and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) in coordination with Finance and Legal.
Lead development of briefing materials for management in preparation for investor meetings.
Support the CEO and CFO in providing timely, consistent, compliant, and accurate responses; maintain database of interactions; and convey sentiments and feedback to management.
Track and analyze insights on market dynamics, shareholder composition, and competitive positioning. analyst models, reports, and stock performance.
Work closely with CEO and CFO to establish the optimal mix of shareholders through targeting initiatives.
Work with Competitive Intelligence leader and other leaders across the company to monitor competitors' performance -- along with industry, regulatory, and other relevant trends - to inform differentiated corporate messaging.
Support the development and execution of the company's financing strategy.
Collaborate on execution of the annual meeting of shareholders together with the Legal, Finance, and Corporate Affairs teams.
Develop and propose short- and long-term goals for the Investor Relations function in accordance with overall Company strategies.
Plan and manage budget proposals and approved budgets in accordance with the Company's strategic and operating plans and Finance policies.
Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
Travel will be required.
Other duties as assigned.