Executive Director, Investor Relations - San Diego, CA

Summary

The Executive Director, Investor Relations is responsible for developing and executing the global Investor Relations program that accurately reflects the company’s performance, vision, and strategy. This position will report to the CFO and lead the day-to-day formulation and execution of short and long-term external and internal investor communications plans to support Mirador’s strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage the visibility and presence of Mirador as the authoritative central source and liaison of Mirador’s financial news, financial information and perspectives needed by the investing public.
• Effectively translate and articulate Mirador’s scientific roadmap, vision, and strategy in order to provide appropriate transparency and positioning in the market.
• Build and develop strong relationships within the investor community and maintain open, two-way lines of communication.
• Educate and update investors and analysts by creating balanced and consistent investment messaging in partnership with the appropriate senior leadership; drive a prompt, proactive and data-driven communications approach to ensure the investor community is informed/engaged.
• With the executive team, develop and execute long-range target investor plans; lead outreach efforts to find, support, and encourage existing and prospective investors by broadening awareness and interest through company visits, non-deal road shows, analyst days and conferences.
• Provide outwardly-in financial modeling and guidance of Mirador’s current and projected financial performance.
• With corporate affairs, develop corporate and investor communication strategies and communications. Includes the preparation, approvals and the timely dissemination of all news releases, annual reports, investor website, presentations and various other reports and investor collateral information.
• Plans and manages investor events, meetings, roadshows, property tours and conference calls.
• Will plan and manage quarterly earnings releases and conference calls, develop key/critical themes and issues to be presented, work closely with the executive team to communicate strategies, direct earnings press release development, drive practice sessions and rehearsals, conference call scripts, decks and Q&A materials.
• Lead the policy, establishment, and maintenance of the IR website; providing clarity to the company’s strategy, and context to its vision and execution.
• Track and report to management on financial performance of competitors relying on press reports, conference calls, investor presentations, and SEC filings.
• Brief the executive team and provide counsel on matters affecting Mirador’s relationships with the investment community; ensure compliance with SEC regulations; report on market conditions, opinions, attitude and sentiment towards Mirador.
• Monitor security analysts’ research and earnings estimates, stock price movement, ownership analysis and monitor trading data.
• Manage internal consensus models and evaluate Wall Street estimates, stock positions and buy/sell trends.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a technical discipline. CFA, CPA or MBA is highly desirable.
• 10 years or more of investor relations and/or buy/sell-side analyst experience; Wall Street experience required.
• Proven experience, orientation and relationships within the biotech industry required with a strong deep understanding of drug development.
• Knowledge of Regulation FD and other SEC regulations relating to SEC reporting.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations relating to drug development, trials and the FDA approval process.

Skills and Abilities

• Intuitive, strategic and a conceptual global thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communicator both written and oral, with the ability to articulate strategy and vision to create excitement and interest in Mirador.
• An outstanding reputation with the investment community, based on credibility, consistency, visibility, access, and depth and breadth of knowledge.
• Established relationships with buy and sell-side analysts and institutional investors and the ability to establish new relationships/credibility quickly.
• Outstanding financial and investment analysis acumen, deep understanding and use of current financial modeling techniques, as well as strong executive/interpersonal presence and ability.
• An effective and engaged leader with a strong bias towards action.
• An individual of personal and business integrity who will be credible and trustworthy, both within the company as well as with external relations.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team.
• 35-45% travel, as necessary.

Job level may vary depending on experience and qualifications. The expected base pay range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This range may be modified in the future.

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