The Executive Director, Investor Relations will be responsible for continuing to develop and execute MannKinds strategic investor relations initiatives to deliver financial and corporate messages to the investment community. This is a great opportunity for someone to partner closely with our CEO and CFO to deliver our investor strategy. The candidate will leverage a strong understanding of the investment community, including buy-side and sell-side areas of focus and methods for assessing company... more details
About MannKind
MannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Our signature technologies dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation. With a passionate team of Mannitarians collaborating nationwide, we are on a mission to give people control of their health and the freedom to live life. Please visit mannkindcorp.com to learn more.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director, Investor Relations will be responsible for continuing to develop and execute MannKinds strategic investor relations initiatives to deliver financial and corporate messages to the investment community. This is a great opportunity for someone to partner closely with our CEO and CFO to deliver our investor strategy. The candidate will leverage a strong understanding of the investment community, including buy-side and sell-side areas of focus and methods for assessing company value. Some of the primary responsibilities are to craft and articulate a compelling investment rationale and communicate the MannKind story and key talking points for investor conferences. The role spans strategy development with senior leadership to communication and engagement with the investment community to insight gathering and analysis, will work cross-functionally with leaders across finance, corporate communications, commercial, manufacturing, and legal.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Develop investors confidence and belief in the companys vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value
- Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties
- Establish relationships on Buyside and Sellside, as well as proactively leading efforts to maintain a high level of visibility for the company through Non- deal Roadshows as well as investor relation led efforts
- Manage interactions and communications with existing and potential shareholders as well as analysts; be intuitive and responsive to investor and analyst information needs in compliance with company policies and securities regulations
- Collaborate with executive leadership to advance engagement with analysts to achieve coverage that recognizes portfolio value and aligns with the corporate growth trajectory
- Conduct targeted outreach to the financial community through planning and organizing conferences, non-deal roadshows, quarterly updates, and Analyst Day
- Partner with cross-functional teams to synthesize business intelligence, including real-time insights and analysis of analyst research, investor sentiment, competitor activity, and effectively prepare executive leadership and other internal stakeholders for investor interactions
- Collaborate closely with corporate communications and other cross-functional partners to maintain consistent external messaging
- Partner with the legal team to develop securities filings and other disclosures and help ensure compliance with company policies and securities regulations, including Reg FD, across corporate communications and investor and analyst interactions
- Effectively prepare executive leadership and other internal stakeholders for investor interactions
- Serves as the key point of contact for the investment community
- Creates presentations, press releases, and other communication materials for earnings releases, industry events, and presentations to analysts, brokers, and investors
- Establishes the optimum type and mix of shareholders, and creates that mix through a variety of targeting initiatives
- Oversees the production of annual reports, SEC filings, and proxy statements and partner internally on ESG Reports
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree is preferred; 10-15 years of experience in investor relations, investment banking, or equity research experience within or covering biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies is required; or similar experience in the medical device, life science or pharmaceutical sector
- Ability to digest, communicate, and respond to questions about complex scientific and clinical data from sophisticated investment community stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners to develop impactful communications and meaningfully advance corporate and program strategy
- Excellent computer skills (particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
- Superior relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
- Prior experience in the medical device, life science or pharmaceutical sector preferred
- Organizational agility can confidently gain credibility quickly with leaders across all parts of the organization, including executive management
- Thrives in diverse environments with high levels of ambiguity
- Collaborative and builds strong professional relationships easily
- Ability to influence without authority, lead change, and manage resistance to change
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
MannKind values diversity and is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity and a positive working environment in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of MannKind to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Additionally, MannKind prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability or any other legally prohibited basis. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, pay, performance reviews, training and development, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment. MannKind makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@mannkindcorp.com.
