Intellia Therapeutics
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Intellia Therapeutics, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. How You Will Achieve More With Intellia: Intellia Therapeutics is developing novel and potential best-in-class, gene editing-based therapies for patients and we are in search of a dynamic Vice President to lead and provide oversight of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications at the company. This individual will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the executive team to establish and implement a successful Investor Relations strategy that articulates and supports the Company's business and scientific objectives to the investment community and other external audiences including the scientific community. He/she will also manage all internal/external communications and public affairs, including media and public relations (news and editorial coverage, white papers, press releases and articles); financial communications, strategic executive communications; crisis communications; and Company website communications. Will act as a Company spokesperson, promoting, enhancing, and projecting the organization's vision, brand and reputation to external stakeholders, with a primary focus on analysts and investors, and build new and manage existing relationships with the investment community and other outside influencers. Responsibilities: Design and implement an investor relations program to ensure a consistent, timely flow of information about Intellia to the financial and investment communities and Company shareholders. Establish and maintain excellent relations with institutional investors, key retail investors and analysts. Understand the technology, drugs and business strategy sufficiently to identify issues and effectively communicate with investors. Partner with the CEO, CFO and other senior executives to lead and manage the Company’s participation on quarterly earnings calls, investment conference calls and in-house meetings, road shows, analyst days, and one-on-one meetings. Develop relationships and maintain regular communication with individual investors and select buy-side and sell-side contacts to provide up to date information about events and market trends affecting the Company, with the goal of communicating our long-term vision. Track models utilized by analysts to value/evaluate the company's performance (i.e., trends, earnings per share, return on equity, etc.) and communicate this information to Senior Management Manage the Company's corporate communications via the website, social media channels, etc. Update and continuously improve the corporate website and social media efforts ensuring that key messages and communications are consistent. Lead strategic communications development, including, developing communications plan to take advantage of key Company milestones, preparing press releases, presentation decks, and earnings releases, creating management Q&As, conference call scripts, and business descriptions/other information for securities filings, the annual report and the Company website. Serve as primary person to handle incoming inquiries from the media and investors. Establish strong internal relationships and effective communication with supporting business, scientific, and medical leadership within the organization. Hire, lead and develop employees to successfully meet group objectives. About You: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. A minimum of 10 years of investor relations experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry speaking and presenting to investors and analysts. Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications program to advance the organizations vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives. Proven ability to hire top talent and build high performing teams. Strong reputation with Wall Street analysts and institutional investors. Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications program to advance the organizations vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives. Experience in delivering clear consistent messaging of scientific and clinical concepts across multiple stakeholders / audiences. Proven track record of developing a positive, long-term relationship with the investment community. Experience with, and a working knowledge of SEC disclosure requirements, shareholder/analyst communications practices, and preparing investment presentations. Demonstrated experience to lead and influence within a matrixed environment, including with senior management. Experience in managing and overseeing contract IR/PR agencies and vendors. Computer skills are a must (particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word) Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, audit committee, and external stakeholders. LI-SV1 Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: All Intellia employees, regardless of work location, are expected to follow all applicable federal, state, and local public health regulations and guidelines, and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health recommendations, including being vaccinated for COVID-19. EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.