Associate Director, Investor Relations

Boston, MA
Full Time
Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provide meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview
The Associate Director will contribute significantly to the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy that aligns with and promotes Rhythm’s value proposition, milestones and achievements. With a focus on investor relations, this individual will lead development of messaging and materials that proactively communicate the company’s value drivers in support of newsflow, events and quarterly business updates. S/he will follow closely and analyze sell-side coverage related to Rhythm and competitors. The individual will work closely with the Head of IR and Corp Comms and the leadership team for participation in investment conferences and presentations to institutions and individual investors.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Develop and implement strategies that drive Rhythm’s corporate narrative, reputation and brand through multiple external channels;
  • Help to plan and execute a comprehensive, strategic investor relations program to increase Rhythm’s visibility with the investment community
  • Assist with the ongoing refinement of key messaging and market positioning based on company performance, market perception, expectations, peer performance and relative valuation
  • Develop and provide counsel on key metrics, guidance progression, and disclosure policies
  • Analyze internal and external forecasts, data, and assumptions to provide aggregated view of expectations and implications for stock price and investor and analysts’ perception
  • Help manage quarterly earnings processes – preparation of materials including earnings conference call scripts, press releases, Q&A documents, and other associated materials for sell-side and buy-side post-earnings calls
  • Advise on optimal communications for analysts and investors including post-earnings call messaging for each
  • Monitor analyst and peer estimates, consensus estimates, sell-side research, and market-related trends impacting valuation and perception
  • Ensure messaging relative to Rhythm’s performance, achievements and corporate objectives is consistent
  • Advise and update investor presentation for investor conferences, 1x1 meetings and non-deal roadshows
  • Provide guidance on additional IR and corporate communications initiatives including, but not limited to, annual report and other SEC filings, sustainability report, proxy and annual general meeting materials, IR website and more
  • Liaise with and update external corporate ratings agencies, such as Glass Lewis, ISS, MSCI, etc.
  • Stay informed on relevant macro and sector news flow and trends; monitor and communicate internally about competitive information
  • Manage creation of corporate materials to support brand and pipeline communications for milestones, and identify opportunities to amplify our product and corporate brands;
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all communications activities.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree business, finance or accounting related; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience working with investor communications in a finance or biopharma company, with a strong track record of creating positive relations with colleagues and clients
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Proficiency in translating high science content into meaningful messages for external audiences
  • Structured thinking: comfort with numbers, details, and ambiguity and a collaborative working style
  • Communication skills and presence: ability to express oneself clearly and concisely with excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications
  • Ability to understand and articulate complex scientific data to external communities
  • Critical thinking and autonomy to solve problems with minimal direct supervision and comfort working in a highly dynamic environment where your voice will be heard, and your decisions will have a significant impact
  • Strong attention to detail, both in messaging and in written documents
  • Proven success in IR/PR role/function

This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.

More about Rhythm
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause.  Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.

At Rhythm our core values are:
  • We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
  • We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
  • We are eager to learn and adapt
  • We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
  • We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission

Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.
 
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