Biotech Investor Relations Director — Growth & Strategy

Kardigan; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardigan, a heart health company in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Director of Investor Relations to lead and execute IR strategy, communicate the investment thesis, and engage with institutional investors and analysts. The role collaborates with senior leadership to translate scientific and financial information into compelling narratives and supports quarterly earnings materials.

The ideal candidate will combine a scientific or medical backdrop with strong finance and communications skills, and will

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Biological/Medical or related sciences, Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing and executing investor relations strategies, preferably within a U.S. publicly traded company.
• Proven ability to develop sophisticated investor communications and translate complex financial, pipeline and business information into compelling investment narratives.
• Experience managing institutional investor and analyst relationships, including direct participation in investor meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Investor Relations in developing and executing the company's investor relations strategy, ensuring consistent communication of the company's investment thesis, business performance, and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain direct relationships with institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and other capital markets participants, serving as a key representative of the company within the investment community.
• Lead investor and analyst meetings, independently or alongside senior leadership, and provide informed responses to questions regarding pipeline candidates, company performance, strategy, and market developments.
• Participate in investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, investor days, and other engagement activities, including preparing materials, briefing executives, tracking and conducting investor follow-up.
• Develop a strong understanding of shareholder perspectives, analyst expectations, and investor sentiment, sharing relevant insights and feedback with the Head of Investor Relations and senior management.

Skills

Investor relations

Executive presence

Strategic communications

Public company experience

Presentation skills

Education

Biological/Medical sciences

Finance

Business

Economics

Accounting

Communications

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

IR platforms

Job description

Kardigan, a heart health company in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Director of Investor Relations to lead and execute IR strategy, communicate the investment thesis, and engage with institutional investors and analysts. The role collaborates with senior leadership to translate scientific and financial information into compelling narratives and supports quarterly earnings materials.

The ideal candidate will combine a scientific or medical backdrop with strong finance and communications skills, and will