Role Summary
The Sr. Director of Investor Relations will be responsible for evolving and executing a strategic Investor Relations program that is already recognized as best-in-class in biotech. The Sr. Director will manage all day-to-day responsibilities for Gilead’s investor relations program, serving as the primary contact for coverage and targeted sell-side analysts and for most buy-side holders and targets. The Sr. Director will manage a team of five, and interact routinely with Gilead’s senior executives. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Treasury and Investor Relations.
Responsibilities
- Manage quarterly earnings process and deliverables including script, deck and Q&A materials
- Design and execute an impactful investor engagement program, including investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, analyst days, annual meeting, on-site meetings and other events
- Deliver concise and impactful communications to support Gilead participation at scientific conferences and pre-clinical or clinical data updates
- Support executives’ participation at investor conferences, including preparation of Q&A materials and travel to conferences
- Conduct peer and competitive analysis of clinical pipelines and business models
- Innovate and evolve IR program but always in full compliance with all regulatory requirements surrounding investor communications
- Deliver highly responsive and accurate communications to in-bound inquiries from all stakeholders (sell-side, buy-side, retail, employees, executives)
Qualifications
- Required: Typically requires a BA degree in Finance, Science or relevant field and minimum 14 years of relevant experience or an MBA with 12 years of relevant experience and/or CFA
- Preferred: Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry (and in analyzing and summarizing clinical data) are preferred but not essential
- Preferred: Experience in investor relations is preferred but not essential
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail, with very strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Expert in Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to understand and interpret financial statements and valuation models. Able to independently develop clear, concise and error-free documents. Ability to work independently, lead meetings and work cross-functionally.
Education
- BA degree in Finance, Science or relevant field with significant experience; MBA and/or CFA valued