Director, Investor Relations

Amylyx Pharmaceutical$204K — $230K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in commercial biotech or pharma
  • Preferred background in Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Buy-Side, or Consulting
  • Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of performance valuation
  • Knowledge of SEC regulations and disclosure requirements
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of investor relations plans aligned with corporate goals
  • Engage with the investment community and represent Amylyx at events
  • Write and prepare quarterly and annual results communications
  • Partner on compliance documents for SEC filings and disclosures
  • Create investor-facing materials and ensure consistency of messaging
  • Conduct follow-up from investor meetings and conferences
  • Analyze analyst research and summarize market sentiment for leadership

Benefits

  • Support for remote work opportunities within the US
  • Regular in-person meeting requirements in Cambridge, MA
  • Preference for candidates in New England/NYC region
  • Access to a conducive remote work environment for role requirements
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Join Amylyx at a pivotal moment of growth and visibility as our Director, Investor Relations-a high-impact role at the center of our corporate story, strategy, and market presence. In this position, you'll work side-by-side with the VP of Investor Relations & Communications and partner closely with our senior leadership team-including our co-CEOs, CFO, CMO, and CCO-to shape how the investment community understands and values our mission.

You'll serve as a strategic advisor and storyteller, helping to translate complex science and financial performance into a clear, compelling narrative that resonates with investors and analysts. You'll play a key role in strengthening our investor engagement program, building meaningful relationships, and influencing how Amylyx is perceived in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities
  • Support the development and execution of investor relations plans and initiatives aligned with corporate goals during a period of dynamic growth, while helping to define and drive a forward-looking 12-24 month IR strategy in partnership with senior leadership and the Board, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate objectives
  • Engage with the investment community, including healthcare investors and equity research analysts, represent Amylyx at events, and, over time, become a primary relationship owner for select sell-side analysts and new buy-side accounts
  • Write quarterly and annual results communications, including financial results press releases, annual reports, conference call scripts, key messages, Q&As, and other documents to communicate to investor and analyst audiences
  • Partner with colleagues to prepare documents for filings and disclosures to be compliant with SEC regulations (i.e., 8-Ks, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxies); in certain circumstances, lead creation of documents for filings
  • Write and create investor-facing materials, including press releases, presentations for investor meetings, key message documents, Q&As, and content for website; lead and make update as appropriate
  • Partner with leadership and other colleagues to ensure consistency of messaging
  • Participate in one-on-one meetings, bus tours, conferences, and non-deal roadshows, and lead follow-up when appropriate
  • Respond to requests for information from external stakeholders, including shareholders, in a timely manner
  • Review and analyze analyst research and models, consensus estimates, and market-related trends impacting valuation and perception; summarize market sentiment on Amylyx and continue to manage consensus
  • Analyze peer companies' communications, peer sell-side research, industry and communication trends and compile reports for leadership that support investor interactions
  • Partner with Senior IR and Communications Operations Specialist who manages active IR calendar/schedules and prepares background information on investors in advance of meetings; assist with scheduling, preparations, and investor tracking when needed
  • Support the overall Investor Relations function, including assisting with day-to-day needs and long-term special projects

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years of experience on commercial biotech or pharma team
  • Background in Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Buy-Side, or Consulting preferred
  • Strong understanding of financial modeling and how analysts assess company performance and valuation
  • Knowledge of SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and management of material non-public information
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence and counsel senior leaders
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills across diverse internal and external audiences
  • Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and financial information into clear, compelling messaging
  • Strong understanding of investor priorities and market expectations
  • Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure environments

Work Location and Conditions
  • At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations candidates must be able to attend meetings at our office in Cambridge, MA on a regular basis.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the New England/NYC regions and can be in person on an as needed basis.
  • When working remotely, you must have access to a work setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location


Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Estimated Pay Range

$204,000-$230,000 USD

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About Amylyx Pharmaceutical

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's lead product candidate, AMX0035, is a combination therapy designed to reduce the death of motor neurons. Amylyx was founded in 2013 by Joshua Cohen, Justin Klee, and Justin Yang, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Amylyx Pharmaceutical
Size
50 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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