Salary
💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per year
About the role
- Support the evaluation and enhancement of Codexis’ investor relations plan and contribute to strategy development to expand the investor base
- Track and assess the current investor base and new potential investors, and manage relationships with Wall Street
- Contribute to development and oversight of external investor communications including corporate presentations, earnings releases, management Q&A, SEC filings (e.g., Form 8-K, Form S-3), and the investor relations website
- Support creation of briefing materials for senior management for investor meetings, analyst days, R&D days, and other corporate events
- Assist in preparation of Board materials, media releases, and the business section of the Form 10-K
- Execute public relations initiatives, collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop press releases and manage media inquiries
- Assist with internal messaging and other corporate communications functions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with sell-side and buy-side analysts, institutional investors, and other key stakeholders
- Coordinate participation in banking conferences, non-deal roadshows, and one-on-one meetings with investors and analysts
- Partner closely with the CFO, CEO, senior leadership, and internal functions to craft clear and consistent messaging
- Provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership on market sentiment, investor feedback, and industry trends
- Work with FP&A to manage consensus estimates, analyze financial models, and align messaging with market expectations
- Conduct analysis of sell-side models compared to internal forecasts
- Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape and collaborate with competitive intelligence teams
- Track progress against the investor relations plan and provide regular updates to the Board of Directors and senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in investor relations within a publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, or relevant experience in capital markets, buy/sell-side roles, or investor relations consulting for life sciences clients
- Strong knowledge of capital markets, financial statements, and valuation models
- Experience working within the life sciences or biotechnology industry preferred
- Proven ability to present complex scientific and clinical data effectively to diverse audiences
- Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate Codexis’ story in a compelling way to create a strong connection with the investor community
- Familiarity with SEC and FDA regulations governing investor and external communications
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and the ability to create compelling investor materials and financial models
- Ability to build relationships and engage effectively with senior management, investors, and external stakeholders