Head of Investor Relations

Novanta Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 205,700 - 307,500; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Head of Investor Relations to lead its investor relations program. You will execute a comprehensive strategy while maintaining strong relationships with the investment community and preparing critical investor materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 4+ years of experience in investor relations or investment banking, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and is located in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in investment banking, equity research, and/or investor relations.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with institutional investors and analysts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy.
• Prepare earnings call scripts, Q&A, analyst day materials, and investor presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the investment community.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Valuation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The Head of Investor Relations (IR) will lead the company’s investor relations program for a publicly traded, global med tech organization with approximately $1.3B in annual revenue. Reporting directly to the SVP of Corporate Finance, this role is responsible for shaping and executing a clear, credible, and consistent investor narrative that reflects the company’s strategy, financial performance, and long‑term value creation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company’s business strategy, financial objectives, and capital markets priorities.
• Own the company’s external investment narrative, ensuring consistency across earnings materials, investor presentations, public disclosures, and executive messaging.
• Partner closely with the CFO and CEO to prepare earnings call scripts, Q&A, analyst day materials, and investor presentations.
• Lead preparation of quarterly and annual earnings materials, including press releases, slide decks, scripts, FAQs, and investor website content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC regulations, Reg FD, and other public company disclosure requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and External Communications to support 10‑K, 10‑Q, proxy, and other required disclosures from an investor relations perspective.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell‑side analysts, and rating agencies; coordinate and participate in earnings calls, investor conferences, non‑deal roadshows, and one‑on‑one investor meetings.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with the investment community, ensuring transparency and credibility.
• Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, peer performance, valuation trends, and broader med‑tech capital markets dynamics; synthesize feedback and provide actionable insights to the CFO and executive leadership team.
• Support strategic initiatives including capital allocation decisions, M&A communications, and long‑term financial targets.
• Prepare investor‑related materials for Board of Directors meetings, including market updates, shareholder feedback, and valuation analysis.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on investor expectations, messaging risks, and market perception.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in investment banking, equity research, and/or investor relations, with meaningful exposure to public company dynamics.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with institutional investors and sell‑side analysts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence.

Preferred Experience

• Investment banking experience covering med‑tech, medical devices, or healthcare companies.
• Prior in‑house investor relations experience at a publicly traded company.
• MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential.
• Experience supporting capital markets transactions (IPO, follow‑on offerings, debt issuance) and M&A communications.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of public company financials and capital markets.
• Strategic, investor‑centric mindset.
• High integrity and strong judgment in disclosure matters.
• Ability to manage high‑visibility work under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative partner with Finance, Legal, Communications, and Executive Leadership.

Compensation

The salary for this role will range from $205,700.00 - $307,500 USD annually, based on full‑time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, and education. Certain roles may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation and/or long‑term incentives.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Less than 20% travel.
• Mobility to work in a standard office setting.
• Ability to use vision to read computer screens and printed materials.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, with occasional standing and walking within the office.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781‑266‑5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.