Essential duties include but are not limited to:
Client Advisory & Content Excellence
- Strategic leadership of 7-10 client accounts; leadership support within a pod (team and book of business)
- Conceptualize and execute bespoke strategies
- Oversee all materials and quality control
- Act as primary accountable party for day-to-day client relationship on all clients, with additional support from senior leadership as needed and for critical workstreams
- Responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Lead client calls and provide strategic counsel to senior executives on investor engagement, messaging, and market positioning with facility across clients of varying complexity (public, private, preclinical, clinical, commercial, etc.)
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics; can speak to experience with most IR situations and initiate changes in strategy when needed
- Draft and review technical corporate communications materials to client-ready standard including high-impact investor presentations, press releases, earnings scripts, etc.
- Oversee tactical delivery including more sophisticated research projects and targeting analyses, planning and execution of roadshows, meetings and other investor events
- Event planning and on-site support, including occasional travel
- Manage client engagements, retainers, budgeting and ensure accuracy of invoicing
- 75% utilization target for client billing
Team Building & Mentorship
- Manage a team of junior staff, including development plans and annual reviews
- Train and mentor a high-performing team aligned with our collaborative and purpose-driven culture; oversee its growth and effectively and directly deliver feedback
- Foster professional growth and 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
- Manage and approve time charges and utilization of direct reports
Business Development & Market Positioning
- Support marketing and new business materials, help identify and pitch new business opportunities, contributing to firm growth and book of business
- Leverage a robust network of stakeholders to accelerate inbound opportunities
- Cultivate relationships with investors, analysts, and bankers to enhance visibility and credibility
- Subject matter expert on biotech/healthcare IR; can represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and investor forums and in social media and speaking engagements
Strategic Leadership
- Manage and contribute to operational, growth and strategy initiatives for Precision AQ
- Proactively generate ideas and identify opportunities for clients and the firm, including thought leadership
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant depth of work experience (in directly relevant finance, healthcare, communications or consulting roles); agency experience ideal
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects from conception to completion on deadline in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to cultivate deep network within the investment community and biotech/healthcare ecosystem
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills; high standards of quality control and client service
- Confident writer and presenter, comfortable in a variety of C-Suite scenarios, with ability to influence
- Demonstrated ability to operate within a leadership team and manage a team
- Bachelor’s degree required
Other Required:
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise
- Competent in technology-driven environments, including AI and various tools and platforms
- Independent and collaborative; resourceful problem solver, quick learner
- Experience with employee reviews, development plans
- Proven ability to create marketing materials and pitch new business
- Committed to the success and growth of IREC and the entire team
New York, NY, USA On-site USD 176,000 – 246,000 / year