Associate Director, Investor Relations

PharmaEssentia U.S.A.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaEssentia USA is seeking an Associate Director, Investor Relations in Burlington, MA (hybrid) to lead the U.S. investor relations program and translate scientific and clinical priorities into a compelling investment narrative.

You will liaise with institutional investors, sell‑side analysts, and banks, collaborating with Corporate Strategy, Communications, Finance, and R&D to align messaging and strategy. A 7+ year background in IR and biotech is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investor relations or related capital markets role.
• Biotech/pharma experience preferred (hematology/oncology/life sciences).
• Existing relationships with healthcare institutional investors and sell-side analysts preferred.
• Experience supporting earnings prep, roadshows, and major investor events.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/PhD/MD/PharmD a plus.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a U.S. institutional investor engagement strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and analysts.
• Engage with investment banks and capital markets advisors.
• Plan investor conferences, roadshows, and earnings materials.
• Prepare executives for investor meetings with briefing materials and Q&A support.
• Develop investment narratives and investor-facing materials.

Skills

Investor relations

Biotech knowledge

Earnings prep experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or higher (plus)

Tools

Mandarin (plus)

Job description

Location: Burlington, MA (hybrid)

The Company:

It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia USA Corporation (PEC). Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.

PharmaEssentia USA is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in the United States and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.

Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview

We 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 based on greater Boston, MA location 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:

• 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

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.