Location: Burlington, MA (hybrid)Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Investor Relations to help build and execute PharmaEssentia's U.S. investor relations capability. This role will strengthen engagement with the global investment community, expand awareness among U.S. healthcare investors, and translate the company's scientific, clinical, commercial, and strategic priorities into a clear investment narrative.
The Associate Director will serve as a key liaison with current and prospective institutional investors, sell-side analysts, investment banks, and other capital markets stakeholders. The role requires close partnership with senior leadership and teams across Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Finance, Commercial, Medical Affairs, R&D, Legal, and other functions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a U.S. institutional investor engagement strategy aligned with corporate objectives, key milestones, and growth priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective institutional investors, including U.S. healthcare-focused funds and specialist biotechnology investors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with sell-side analysts, investment banks, and capital markets advisors.
- Develop and manage the investor engagement calendar, including healthcare conferences, scientific congresses, non-deal roadshows, investor days, and targeted management meetings.
- Prepare senior executives for investor meetings with briefing materials, investor profiles, anticipated questions, talking points, and Q&A support.
- Lead development of the investment narrative and prepare investor-facing materials, including corporate decks, earnings materials, R&D Day presentations, public presentations, executive briefings, investor FAQs, and the quarterly Q&A book.
- Partner with Corporate Communications on press releases and other public disclosures relevant to investors, ensuring messaging is consistent, accurate, and appropriate for investors and capital markets stakeholders.
- Maintain data and provide management insights on shareholder composition, ownership changes, investor targeting activity, investor sentiment, analyst commentary, peer-company valuation, and broader market trends.
Preferred Qualifications- 7+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, biotechnology equity research, healthcare investment banking, healthcare investing, corporate strategy, corporate development, or a related capital markets role.
- Significant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences. Experience in hematology, oncology, immunology, rare disease, or specialty pharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
- Existing relationships with, or substantial experience interacting with, healthcare-focused institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and investment banks strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting earnings preparation, non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, analyst meetings, R&D Days, or other major investor events.
- Bachelor's degree required. An advanced degree such as an MBA, PhD, MD, PharmD, or master's degree is a plus.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
The expected salary range for this position is $157,080 - $204,000. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Benefits of working with our team:PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time-off
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
