Analyst, Investor Relations and External Communications

Precision AQ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision AQ is seeking a Junior IR & PR support professional to assist across 7-10 client accounts, developing IR/PR knowledge and contributing to content and strategy. You will draft collateral such as press releases, presentations, earnings scripts, and talking points, and take ownership of tactical and strategic workstreams.

You will conduct research projects, roadshows and investor events, and monitor industry trends and regulatory developments, sharing insights with the client team.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken communication with eye for language and nuance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in healthcare or finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, daily logistical and strategic IR and PR support to client accounts.
• Develop drafts of collateral materials including press releases and earnings scripts.
• Conduct research and targeting analyses to extract key takeaways.
• Plan and support roadshows, meetings and investor events, including travel.
• Monitor industry trends and share relevant updates with clients.
• Develop reporting documents from media monitoring activities.
• Support joint IR/PR accounts and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Essential Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Junior support across 7-10 client accounts.
• Develop IR and PR knowledge, contribute to IR and PR content and strategy, and take ownership of tactical and strategic workstreams.
• Provide proactive, daily logistical and strategic IR and PR support to client accounts, executing at the direction of the client and account lead, on deadline.
• Develop strong initial drafts of collateral materials (press releases, corporate PowerPoint presentations, earnings scripts, messaging documents, media pitches, talking points, strategic plans).
• Conduct research projects and targeting analyses, synthesize data into key takeaways.
• Conduct roadshows, meetings, and other investor events, including outreach campaigns.
• Event planning and on-site support, including occasional travel.
• Monitor client updates, industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and relevant investors, media and reporters to share with the IREC team and clients.
• Conduct always-on and ad-hoc media monitoring and develop related reporting documents.
• 90% utilization target for client billing.
• Manage up and across account teams, demonstrating professional conduct and communication aligned with the collaborative and purpose-driven culture; uphold principles of client service, purpose, accountability, mutual respect, and collaboration.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lead by example, balancing competitive drive with a spirit of collaboration and integrity.

Client Advisory & Content Excellence

• Junior support across 7-10 client accounts.
• Develop IR and PR knowledge and contribute to IR and PR content and strategy; develop ownership of tactical and strategic workstreams.
• Responsible for:
  • Providing proactive, daily logistical and strategic IR and PR support to client accounts, executing at the direction of the client and account lead, on deadline.
  • Developing strong initial drafts of collateral materials (press releases, corporate PowerPoint presentations, earnings scripts, messaging documents, media pitches, talking points, strategic plans).
  • Conducting research projects and targeting analyses, synthesizing data into key takeaways.
  • Conducting roadshows, meetings and other investor events, including outreach campaigns.
  • Planning events and on-site support, including occasional travel.
  • Monitoring client updates, industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and relevant investors, media and reporters to share with the IREC team and clients.
  • Conducting always-on and ad-hoc media monitoring and developing related reporting documents.
  • Supporting joint IR/PR accounts.
• 90% utilization target for client billing.

Team Building & Mentorship

• Manage up and across account teams, demonstrating professional conduct and communication aligned with the collaborative and purpose-driven culture; uphold principles of client service, purpose, accountability, mutual respect, and collaboration.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lead by example, balancing competitive drive with a spirit of collaboration and integrity.

Business Development & Market Positioning

• Support development of new business materials.
• Cultivate relationships with investors, analysts, bankers and journalists to enhance visibility and credibility.
• Speak knowledgeably on clients and biotech/healthcare IR and PR; represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and investor forums.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to operational, growth, and strategy initiatives for Precision AQ.
• Proactively generate ideas and identify opportunities for the firm and for clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• 1-2 years of prior applicable experience (work or internship) in a service industry requiring direct customer contact; experience in healthcare and/or finance preferred.
• High standards of quality control and client service, meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Other Required

• Strong written and spoken communication skills with a particular eye for language and nuance; ability to follow and shape evolving company stories.
• Critical thinker who takes initiative, can conceptualize and synthesize sophisticated research analyses and generate ideas.
• Proactive problem solver with analytical skillset and ability to conduct research and analysis and apply learned strategies and tools.
• Skilled project manager, able to organize and manage complex logistics and datasets, including the planning and execution of roadshows, meetings and other investor events.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based, hybrid environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft suite including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Competent in technology-driven environments, including AI and various tools and platforms.
• Committed to the success and growth of IREC and the entire team.

Benefits & Compensation

Preferred compensation range: $70,000 USD - $93,000 USD. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.