Director, Investor Relations

The Director, Investor Relations reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the CFO. This role is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a successful investor relations strategic plan for the Company, interacting regularly with the executive team, and overseeing day-to-day management.

The Director provides critical leadership and information to help build awareness and understanding of the Company's objectives, strategies, and achievements among key audiences.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Essentials for Working at Ligand

Ligand is a dynamic, fast-paced organization committed to creating shareholder value through developing and acquiring royalty revenue generating assets and coupling them to a lean corporate cost structure.

To be successful at Ligand, employees must be innovative, efficient, versatile, self-starters who take great pride in their work and want to contribute to something significant.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the Company's investor relations corporate communications plan.
• Identify and build relationships with targeted institutional investors and analysts.
• Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties.
• Develop written communications such as press releases and presentations, obtaining management / legal approvals as appropriate.
• Schedule conference calls, webcasts, and manage face-to-face interactions with the financial community during investment conferences, road shows, and the Company's analyst day and stockholder meetings.
• Develop and propose short- and long-term goals for the Investor Relations function in accordance with overall Company strategies.
• Provide accurate, consistent, and timely responses to all external inquiries from investors, analysts, and media. Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant legal, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Assist in managing the overall content of the Company's website, Intranet, and social media postings.
• Actively participate, develop, and support the Company's ESG initiatives, activities, and programs.

Non-essential Role Responsibilities Include

• Manage and optimize the network of suppliers that provide investor relations tools and resources to the Company.
• Promote company culture and participate in employee activities.
• Travel will be required.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required and / or Master's degree preferred in communications, business, and / or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience managing investor relations and corporate communications programs in a public biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Extensive experience working with executive management, superior skills in financial analysis, oral and written communication, and relationship building.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and technically savvy in social media including X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.
• Strong understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements.
• Ability to present and respond to questions about complex scientific and clinical data.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge and fluency in biotechnology industry matters.

Benefits and Compensation

• Compensation :
• Salary range, dependent on experience : $185,000 - $215,000 yearly.
• Annual incentive bonus.
• Generous equity package.
• Benefits : The company offers competitive benefits including flexible work schedule, medical, dental, vision, short / long term disability, life insurance, as well as 401(k) match, stock options, bonus, and paid time leave.

Additional Information

• All new hires are required to go through a background and reference check.
• Ligand is an EEO / AA / Disability / Vets employer.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Ligand celebrates the diversity of life and welcomes all individuals to apply.

Ligand, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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