Director, Investor Relations

The Director, Investor Relations reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the CFO and is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a successful investor relations strategic plan for the Company, will interact on regular basis with the executive team and be responsible for the day to day management. Provides critical leadership and information to help build awareness and understanding of the Company's objectives, strategies and achievements among key audiences.

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
• Identifying and building relationships with targeted institutional investors and analysts
• Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties.
• Developing written communications such as press releases, presentations and obtaining management/legal approvals as appropriate
• Schedule conference calls, webcasts and managing face-to-face interaction 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
• Providing accurate, consistent and timely responses to all external inquiries from investors, analysts and media. Maintain knowledge of, and complying 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

• Managing and optimizing 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 - 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), 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 the 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 and 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.