Associate Director, Investor Relations

Position: Associate Director, Investor Relations Summary: The Associate Director of Investor Relations at Annexon Biosciences will play a crucial role in developing and executing the investor relations strategy while strengthening relationships with the investment community. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will serve as a primary contact for investors and analysts, collaborating closely with the executive team to effectively communicate Annexon’s strategic goals and long-term value proposition. Responsibilities: - Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy in alignment with corporate objectives, in partnership with the executive leadership team. - Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, shareholders, sell-side analysts, and other investment community members. - Serve as the primary contact for investor and analyst inquiries, ensuring timely and consistent communication. - Refine corporate messaging and investment thesis to clearly convey the company’s strategy and milestones to investors. - Translate scientific, clinical, and regulatory information into compelling messages for the investment community. - Lead investor communications around clinical and corporate milestones, including data readouts and regulatory interactions. - Prepare executive leadership for investor meetings, earnings calls, and other external engagements. - Develop an active investor engagement calendar, including conferences, roadshows, and one-on-one meetings. - Monitor market trends, shareholder composition, and provide feedback regarding investor perceptions to senior leadership. - Manage relationships with sell-side analysts and ensure compliance with securities regulations in partnership with Legal and Finance. - Oversee the investor relations section of the corporate website and key IR materials. - Manage external investor relations resources as appropriate. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree required; degrees in life sciences, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred. Advanced degree is a plus. - 10+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, investor relations, or related fields, with direct experience at a public biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred. - Strong understanding of clinical development and ability to communicate complex data to healthcare investors. - Established relationships with the biotechnology investment community, including institutional investors and analysts, preferred. - Success in developing investor targeting strategies and building relationships with the investment community. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for developing investor-facing materials. - Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills for effective representation with external stakeholders. - Collaborative, with the ability to work across various functions and levels of the organization. - Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Proactive, strategic, and able to operate independently while supporting senior leadership. About Annexon: Annexon Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases. Our approach targets the upstream classical complement pathway to preserve or restore function for patients. Salary Range: $185,000-$220,000 Location: Brisbane, California This is a hybrid position requiring regular onsite work at Annexon’s headquarters in Brisbane, California.