Praxis

Director, Investor Relations

Praxis

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $228,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term value creation.
  • Articulate a clear and compelling investment thesis that integrates scientific rationale, clinical data, regulatory strategy, and financial outlook.
  • Lead preparation of earnings materials, investor presentations, fact sheets, Q&A documents, and corporate messaging.
  • Keep track of investor interactions, organize meetings, and coordinate presence at investor conferences including developing a strategy for identifying and meeting a target list of investors.
  • Oversee investor-facing sections of press releases, SEC filings, and the corporate website for consistency and accuracy.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors, analysts, and proxy advisory firms.
  • Manage earnings calls, investor days, conference participation, non-deal roadshows, and one-on-one investor meetings.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sell-side analysts to ensure accurate coverage.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and Reg FD requirements.
  • Monitor peer activity, valuation trends, sell-side price targets & valuation models, and industry developments within the biotech and life sciences sector.
  • Approximately 25% travel, including investor conferences, roadshows, and meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, PhD) strongly preferred.
  • 8–12+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, or related role within biotechnology or life sciences.
  • Demonstrated understanding of biology of mechanism of action in the portfolio, strong scientific background, clinical development stages, regulatory pathways, and biotech valuation drivers.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. securities regulations, disclosure requirements, and capital markets best practices.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and financial concepts into clear investor messaging.
  • Preferred ability to convey deep scientific concepts with investors and other stakeholders.
Benefits
  • 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.
  • 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible contributions.
  • Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus.
  • Flexible wellness benefit.
  • Generous PTO.
  • Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.
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Hard Skills & Tools
investor relationsequity researchinvestment bankingcorporate financebiotech valuationclinical developmentregulatory strategyfinancial analysisSEC regulationscapital markets
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkingpresentation skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingnegotiation skillsleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAPhD