Associate Director, Investor Relations

About the job

Position: Associate Director, Investor Relations

Summary:
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.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degrees in life sciences, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.

• 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.

About Annexon:
Annexon Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases. Our approach targets the upstream classical complement pathway to preserve or restore function for patients.

Salary Range: $185,000-$220,000

Location: Brisbane, California
This is a hybrid position requiring regular onsite work at Annexon’s headquarters in Brisbane, California.