Director, IR and Corporate Communications

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Director, IR and Corporate Communications

Finance FullTime Management San Mateo, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1313

Salary Range: $250,000.00 To $270,000.00 Annually

About Route 92 Medical

Route 92 Medical is on a mission to improve outcomes for patients undergoing neurovascular intervention. At the core is a reconsidered procedural approach, cutting-edge engineering, and innovative product design. Our portfolio targets the most significant challenges in neurointerventional care to deliver meaningful solutions. The company was founded by physicians developing thoughtful product solutions in collaboration with the world’s leading clinicians, who focus on improving procedural and patient outcomes.

Route 92 Medical is looking for dynamic, innovative people who are inspired by our mission to improve outcomes for patients undergoing neurovascular intervention.

We welcome team members who approach their work with courage, flexibility, persistence, and a willingness to assist others. Teamwork matters here. We are committed to collaboration and finding innovative solutions that advance neurovascular intervention, establishing Route 92 Medical as one of the premier companies in the field.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Route 92 is looking for an exceptional storyteller capable of telling the Route 92 Medical story to multiple audiences and through multiple channels. They will help to develop and execute creative and compelling communication strategies that position Route 92's as a leader in the neurovascular industry, and which articulate the company’s mission, technology, clinical impact, commercial progress, and long-term opportunities.

The successful candidate will combine business experience with exceptional writing and communication skills. They will operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and will tackle communication challenges by proactively developing solutions based on established best practice as well as new technologies and approaches in business communications.

The Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team, ensuring consistent and effective communication across all external and internal channels. The role will lead investor relations activities, corporate communications strategy, media relations, executive communications, and public company readiness initiatives — and will work closely with leaders of other groups within Route 92 to ensure alignment of the overall branding and communication strategy across the company. This individual will play a critical role in developing and maintaining relationships with the investment community, preparing leadership for investor engagement, and supporting financing and strategic initiatives. They should be comfortable interacting with investors, analysts, Board members, executives, and media representatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with Route 92's business objectives and growth plans.
• Partner with commercial, clinical, marketing, business development, and executive leadership teams to align communication initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, branding, and corporate positioning across all communication channels.
• Establish communication plans to support key corporate milestones, product launches, clinical data releases, regulatory developments, commercial successes, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain crisis communications and issues management plans.
• Ensure appropriate communications infrastructure, tools, and resources are available to support high‑quality internal and external communications.

Investor Relations

• Manage the company's investor relations strategy in partnership with the CEO and CFO.
• Develop and communicate a compelling investment thesis that clearly articulates Route 92's market opportunity, competitive differentiation, clinical value proposition, commercial progress, and long‑term strategic objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for investor inquiries and coordinate responses with executive leadership.
• Maintain relationships with current and prospective investors, analysts, bankers, and other financial stakeholders.
• Coordinate investor outreach efforts, investor meetings, non‑deal roadshows, and participation in investor conferences.
• Prepare investor presentations, fact sheets, Q&A documents, annual updates, and other investor‑facing communications.
• Partner closely with Finance to translate financial results, operating metrics, and strategic priorities into clear and effective investor messaging.
• Monitor investor feedback, market sentiment, and industry developments, and provide regular insights and recommendations to senior management
• Assist in the development of public company readiness processes, including earnings communications, disclosure practices, investor communications protocols, and external reporting preparedness.

Media & Public Relations

• Lead media relations strategy and execution.
• Draft and oversee press releases, media statements, thought leadership content, articles, white papers, executive profiles, and corporate announcements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare, medical technology, trade, business, and financial media.
• Manage responses to media inquiries and coordinate media engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of Route 92's technology, clinical outcomes, and market leadership.
• Prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances.
• Manage external communications agencies and consultants, as appropriate.

Executive Communications

• Serve as a communications advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team.
• Develop presentations, speeches, talking points, scripts, and strategic messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Manage the presence of company executives on social media channels.
• Prepare leadership for investor meetings, media interviews, conferences, Board presentations, and other high‑profile engagements.
• Ensure executive communications are aligned with the company's strategic objectives and messaging framework.

Internal Communications

• Develop and execute internal communication programs in coordination with Human Resources that reinforce company vision, strategy, culture, and business priorities.
• Create content for all‑hands meetings, leadership updates, employee newsletters, and corporate announcements.
• Partner closely with Human Resources and executive leadership to communicate organizational changes, company initiatives, and key business developments.
• Support employee engagement and alignment through clear, consistent, and timely communications.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

Required

• Demonstrated experience managing investor communications in a high‑growth and dynamic publicly traded or late‑stage private company.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to understand and communicate financial performance, business metrics, and strategic priorities.
• Proven experience developing executive communications and investor‑facing materials.
• Ability to translate complex clinical, commercial, operational, and financial information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Experience partnering effectively with senior executives and cross‑functional teams.

Preferred

• Investor relations experience within medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or biotechnology industries.
• Experience supporting IPO readiness initiatives, public company communications, earnings processes, or capital markets transactions.
• Existing relationships with healthcare investors, analysts, financial media, or industry stakeholders.
• Experience working with external communications, public relations, or investor relations agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience in investor relations, corporate communications, public relations, strategic communications, or equivalent experience in related functions.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits are effective day one! R92M offers generous benefit options, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, Short‑term and Long‑term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, and Accident Insurance.
• Generous paid time off and 16 paid holidays, including a company‑wide summer recharge week in July
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for employees after 90 days of employment
• Monthly cell phone stipend

The actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity.