Vice President, Investor Relations

Incyte Corporation; New York, Wilmington (NY, DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Investor Relations to shape and communicate its vision to the investment community. This pivotal role involves crafting a comprehensive IR strategy, engaging with analysts, and ensuring transparent communication of the company's objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in investor relations within the biopharmaceutical sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of market dynamics and a proven track record in fostering investor confidence. Join this innovative firm and play a critical role in driving shareholder value and enhancing corporate reputation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Investor Relations or capital markets in biopharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investor relations strategy and communication.
• Manage relationships with investors and analysts to enhance company reputation.

Skills

Investor Relations

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Project Management

Understanding of SEC Laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Science

MBA or Advanced Scientific/Medical Degree

Job description

Overview

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.

The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.

Job Summary (Primary function)

The Vice President, Investor Relations is responsible for ensuring Incyte is appropriately and strategically positioned with analysts and investors. Reporting directly to Incyte's Chief Financial Officer, the individual will be responsible for creating the Company's IR strategy, framework, tactics, and communication materials to effectively articulate and support the Company's business and scientific objectives. S/he will be responsible for managing the relationship with the equity research and investor community and act as a Company spokesperson, promoting, enhancing, and projecting Incyte's vision, brand and reputation to investors and analysts, and building new and managing existing relationships with the investment community.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

• Develop investor confidence and belief in the Company's vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value
• Develop a robust investor relations strategy and design and implement an investor relations program to ensure a consistent, timely flow of information about Incyte to the investment community and Company shareholders
• Develop and implement investor targeting strategy and related activities
• Partner with the CEO and CFO to lead and manage the Company's participation on quarterly earnings calls, investment conference calls and in-house meetings, road shows, analyst days, and one-on-one meetings
• Establish strong internal relationships and collaborate with other relevant disciplines in creating the company's external and internal messages and in ensuring that all company external and internal communications are integrated and consistent
• Develop relationships and maintain regular communication with individual investors and covering analysts to provide up to date information about events and market trends affecting the Company, with the goal of communicating our long-term vision
• Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties
• Analyze and present financial trends, competitor behavior, shareholder issues, and anything else that could impact the business
• Provide insights on market activity and present them to the leadership team
• Develop IR communication materials
• Manage all Corporate IR/disclosure conference calls including presentations, conference call scripts and Q&As and schedules practice sessions
• Plan and manage special IR events including thematic days, R&D days, and other events
• Work with legal counsel to ensure compliance on regulatory matters
• Point person within the IR group for all Proxy related activities, including voter engagement, preparation of Proxy Statement and vote counting and analysis
• Help prepare the company's 10-K, Proxy and ESG reports and manage the IR section of the corporate website
• Keep the IR calendar (visits, NDRS, conferences, presentations) and ensures efficient and effective use of company resources and achievement of all key deadlines
• Build, manage and develop the IR team

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or science.
• MBA or an advanced scientific or medical degree is a plus
• 10+ years dealing with investors in an Investor Relations role at a biopharmaceutical company and/or in a capital markets role
• Scientific background is a plus. Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry is a must
• Strong track record of creating positive relations with the investor community and Equity Research analysts
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics, capital markets trends, competitor activities, industry dynamics, and customer trends
• Intimately familiar with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong track record in creating effective presentations and related written and digital materials
• Project management experience; ability to set priorities, quickly zero-in on critical tasks/issues, solution-minded / can identify ways to eliminate roadblocks. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast fast-paced environment
• Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment, and be able to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate and partner with Incyte's key stakeholders, both internally and externally, and be recognized as a trusted source of information and a team player
• Customer focus - can continuously identify the needs of key stakeholders and use these insights to maintain and improve relationships; can act with customers in mind and gain their trust and respect
• Strong understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
• Exceptional work ethic
• Clear values - has a set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values, even in a crisis or under pressure

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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