What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Investor Relations position at Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.?
The Opportunity
At Praxis we're searching for a proactive and enterprising individual to fill the role of Senior Manager, Investor Relations. In this key role, you will work closely with and support the CEO, CFO and other senior management to optimize the company's interactions with investors and other stakeholders. You are well-versed in investor relations issues including regulatory, disclosure, proxy and corporate governance. You possess a tremendous sense of ownership when it comes to your work, ensuring a seamless experience for investors and stakeholders alike. You have a natural curiosity for understanding how drugs are developed and the biology of their mechanism of action.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor and track market activity, industry and market trends, and provide analyses and insight.
- Support senior management with scheduling and coordinating investor, sell-side and bank interactions, including non-deal roadshows, investor conferences and related events.
- Research and maintain a working knowledge base of investor relations issues, including regulatory, disclosure, proxy and corporate governance, and shareholder-related concerns.
- Develop and manage a shareholder intelligence database to monitor and track market activity, industry and market trends, competitor and analyst research.
- Monitor sell-side analyst research reports on the company, its competitors, and customers and consolidate sell-side models to maintain a consensus model.
- Perform analysis for shareholder targeting and tracking of institutional holders.
- Work with Corporate Communications to manage the Investor Relations website and communications to investors (press releases, corporate presentation updates, social media updates). Assist in the development of key messages and corporate positioning.
Qualifications and Key Success Factors
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, journalism, finance, economics or a related field; plus, a minimum of 5 years of experience in investor relations. Knowledge of life science healthcare markets is strongly preferred but not necessarily required.
- Strong financial and investment analysis skills with thorough understanding of financial modeling. Experience developing and effectively communicating complex financial results and strategy messages. Excellent presentation skills, including writing and editing.
- Ability to think strategically and operate within an agile company and team framework. Must possess a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and be able to work seamlessly across the organization.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerBI, with an ability to compile and synthesize large amounts of data.
- Maintains excellent confidentiality, trust and appreciation of appropriate disclosure and interaction with a breadth of senior stakeholders.
- The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. Movement through sites and labs may occasionally be required as employee may need to visit these environments. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity is required to read and produce accurate materials. Use of keyboards and cellular devices.
Compensation & Benefits
At Praxis, we're proud to offer an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- 99% premium cost covered for medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental, and vision plans
- Bonus program structured to pay on a quarterly basis
- 401k plan with 100% match up to 6% of employee's contribution (Traditional & Roth)
- Wellness benefit of $200/month towards incredibly flexible options including travel, fitness equipment & memberships, student loan repayment, sports fees and much more
- Unlimited PTO, (2) weeklong shutdowns each year, and a generous extended family leave benefit
- Eligibility for equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)
To round out this world-class total rewards package, we provide base salary compensation as outlined below. Final salary range may be modified commensurate with job level, education, and experience.
Company Overview
Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. At Praxis we share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders. Our core Values of Trust, Ownership, Curiosity and Results are foundational to every aspect of our business and are exemplified by each and every one of our team members.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Guided by our core values, at Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. we continue to DARE FOR MORE® to advance, promote, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by encouraging individuals to bring their authentic selves and perspectives to work each day. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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