Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Overview

Work at ROCKET PHARMA and help cure rare diseases!

Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, clinical-stage company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for multiple rare childhood diseases. Rocket places enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its pipeline. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues. We share a passion for seeking gene therapy cures for devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and to help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator. In addition to a competitive compensation package featuring a generous 401K match and stock options, the position includes excellent health benefits.

Position Summary

Rocket is seeking a highly collaborative Senior Manager of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications who will play a critical role in reinforcing our position as a leading gene therapy company to investors and external stakeholders through our transformation to Commercial stage.

We are seeking a candidate familiar with both investor relations and corporate communications to support and enhance Rocket’s reputation with both external and internal stakeholders. The Senior Manager of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications will work cross-functionally to execute a strategic plan targeting the investment community, media when appropriate, and additional stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, this person will excel as a proficient content creator and project manager who is passionate about our pursuit of gene therapy cures for patients with rare and devastating diseases.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and coordinate the release of corporate presentations, investor presentations, press releases, and internal memos.
• Support all aspects of quarterly earnings release including preparation of earnings materials and any investor webcasts.
• Organize logistics and support the company’s participation in investor and analyst events, such as conferences, meetings, and non-deal roadshows.
• Manage media, journalist, and investor inquiries.
• Create and manage all IR core materials including review and approval of corporate presentations, press releases, conference call scripts, and documents.
• Provide practical and meaningful Investor Relations support to management, including counseling and advising executives regarding investor events.
• Ensure timely input, participation, and internal alignment in IR strategies and activities.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications to ensure a consistent message on branding and strategy.
• Provide ongoing public and media relations support including drafting social posts, holding statements, Q&A documents, etc.
• Assist with media monitoring and summarizing analyst research reports.
• Support internal company meetings and initiatives including global town halls and patient advocacy events.
• Liaise with website vendors to manage content updates.
• Track all analyst models and consensus estimates.
• Maintain and communicate competitive intelligence and analysis on industry peers to the leadership team.
• Act as a corporate liaison to institutional investors and sell-side analysts; provide accurate, consistent, and timely responses to inquiries from investors and analysts.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in communications and identify opportunities to apply new approaches within the company.
• Champion Rocket’s mission, vision, values, and behaviors.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required in technical or science-related degree; MBA or MD/PhD or other technical degree is a strong preference.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in investment banking, equity research, investor relations, and/or corporate communications. Willing to consider a candidate with 5-8 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team player with flexibility to support important ad-hoc projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and experience delivering clear messaging of scientific and clinical topics, as well as financial data, across a variety of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to interact with senior management and manage the communication of sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of SEC regulatory requirements and disclosures.
• Product launch experience in a publicly traded company is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain and grow relationships with the investment community.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to work with others and integrate smoothly into the broader organization.
• A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational team.

Compensation

Salary Range: $138,000 – $158,000

At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

EEO Statement

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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