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Managing Director, Lead

Precision AQ
Full Time
New York, New York, United StatesPosted 25 days ago

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<p><strong>About&nbsp;the&nbsp;Company</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to contribute to our existing Biotech team and build and scale a new MedTech vertical to lead within our Investor Relations practice. This role is pivotal in shaping strategy, driving growth, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across the vertical and the broader team. The ideal candidate combines deep Biotech and MedTech expertise, entrepreneurial experience in life sciences, and exceptional leadership capabilities to inspire teams and deliver best-in-class counsel to clients. This role reflects the leadership standards of top-tier IR advisory firms, where strategic partnership, capital markets fluency, and client-first culture are paramount.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to contribute to our existing Biotech team and build and scale a new MedTech vertical to lead within our Investor Relations &amp; External Communications practice.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Strategic&nbsp;Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define&nbsp;and&nbsp;execute&nbsp;the&nbsp;go-to-market&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;MedTech&nbsp;vertical.</li> <li>Establish&nbsp;operational&nbsp;frameworks,&nbsp;service&nbsp;models,&nbsp;and&nbsp;foundational&nbsp;collateral&nbsp;to&nbsp;launch&nbsp;and&nbsp;scale&nbsp;the&nbsp;practice.</li> <li>Shape&nbsp;the&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;direction&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;vertical&nbsp;in&nbsp;alignment&nbsp;with&nbsp;broader&nbsp;agency&nbsp;goals.</li> <li>Act&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;resident&nbsp;MedTech&nbsp;IR&nbsp;expert&nbsp;and&nbsp;thought&nbsp;leader,&nbsp;contributing&nbsp;to&nbsp;industry&nbsp;dialogue&nbsp;and&nbsp;positioning&nbsp;the&nbsp;agency&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;trusted&nbsp;advisor.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;contribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;operational,&nbsp;growth&nbsp;and&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;initiatives.</li> <li>Proactively&nbsp;generate&nbsp;ideas&nbsp;and&nbsp;identify&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;firm&nbsp;and&nbsp;for&nbsp;clients.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business&nbsp;Development&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Market&nbsp;Positioning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare&nbsp;marketing&nbsp;and&nbsp;new&nbsp;business&nbsp;materials,&nbsp;and&nbsp;identify&nbsp;and&nbsp;pitch&nbsp;new&nbsp;business&nbsp;opportunities,&nbsp;contributing&nbsp;to&nbsp;firm&nbsp;growth&nbsp;and&nbsp;client&nbsp;diversification.</li> <li>Leverage&nbsp;a&nbsp;robust&nbsp;network&nbsp;of&nbsp;stakeholders&nbsp;to&nbsp;accelerate&nbsp;inbound&nbsp;opportunities.</li> <li>Cultivate&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;investors,&nbsp;analysts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;bankers&nbsp;to&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;visibility&nbsp;and&nbsp;credibility.</li> <li>Represent&nbsp;the&nbsp;agency&nbsp;at&nbsp;industry&nbsp;events,&nbsp;conferences,&nbsp;and&nbsp;investor&nbsp;forums&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;social&nbsp;media&nbsp;and&nbsp;speaking&nbsp;engagements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Client&nbsp;Advisory&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Content&nbsp;Excellence</strong></p> <ul> <li>Directly&nbsp;manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;portfolio&nbsp;of&nbsp;7–10&nbsp;Biotech&nbsp;and&nbsp;MedTech&nbsp;clients,&nbsp;developing&nbsp;and&nbsp;implementing&nbsp;customized&nbsp;IR&nbsp;strategies&nbsp;and&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;service&nbsp;delivery&nbsp;and&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;impact.</li> <li>Provide&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;counsel&nbsp;to&nbsp;senior&nbsp;executives&nbsp;on&nbsp;investor&nbsp;engagement,&nbsp;messaging,&nbsp;and&nbsp;market&nbsp;positioning.</li> <li>Develop&nbsp;high-impact&nbsp;content&nbsp;including&nbsp;investor&nbsp;presentations,&nbsp;press&nbsp;releases,&nbsp;earnings&nbsp;scripts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;thought&nbsp;leadership.</li> <li>Stay&nbsp;abreast&nbsp;of&nbsp;industry&nbsp;trends,&nbsp;regulatory&nbsp;developments,&nbsp;and&nbsp;competitive&nbsp;dynamics.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team&nbsp;Building&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Mentorship</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;team&nbsp;of&nbsp;junior&nbsp;staff.</li> <li>Train&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentor&nbsp;a&nbsp;high-performing&nbsp;team&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;with&nbsp;our&nbsp;collaborative&nbsp;and&nbsp;purpose-driven&nbsp;culture;&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;its&nbsp;growth.</li> <li>Foster&nbsp;professional&nbsp;growth&nbsp;and&nbsp;uphold&nbsp;principles&nbsp;of&nbsp;client&nbsp;service,&nbsp;accountability,&nbsp;mutual&nbsp;respect,&nbsp;and&nbsp;teamwork.</li> <li>Lead&nbsp;by&nbsp;example,&nbsp;balancing&nbsp;competitive&nbsp;drive&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;spirit&nbsp;of&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;and&nbsp;integrity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational&nbsp;Excellence</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive&nbsp;profitability&nbsp;and&nbsp;operational&nbsp;efficiency&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;vertical.</li> <li>Implement&nbsp;performance&nbsp;metrics&nbsp;and&nbsp;best&nbsp;practices&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;improvement.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;client&nbsp;engagements,&nbsp;retainers,&nbsp;budgeting&nbsp;and&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;accuracy&nbsp;of&nbsp;invoicing&nbsp;-&nbsp;75%&nbsp;utilization&nbsp;target&nbsp;for&nbsp;client&nbsp;billing.</li> <li>Collaborate&nbsp;with&nbsp;internal&nbsp;teams&nbsp;to&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;resource&nbsp;allocation&nbsp;and&nbsp;client&nbsp;outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>15+&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;Investor&nbsp;Relations,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;Biotech,&nbsp;MedTech,&nbsp;healthcare,&nbsp;or&nbsp;life&nbsp;sciences.</li> <li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;manage&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;projects&nbsp;from&nbsp;conception&nbsp;to&nbsp;completion&nbsp;on&nbsp;deadline&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;fast-paced&nbsp;team&nbsp;environment.</li> <li>Proven&nbsp;success&nbsp;in&nbsp;agency&nbsp;or&nbsp;consulting&nbsp;environments,&nbsp;with&nbsp;experience&nbsp;launching&nbsp;or&nbsp;scaling&nbsp;new&nbsp;business&nbsp;lines.</li> <li>Deep&nbsp;network&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;investment&nbsp;community&nbsp;and&nbsp;Biotech/MedTech&nbsp;ecosystem.</li> <li>Exceptional&nbsp;communication,&nbsp;leadership,&nbsp;and&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;skills;&nbsp;high&nbsp;standards&nbsp;of&nbsp;quality&nbsp;control.</li> <li>Demonstrated&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;within&nbsp;a&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;team&nbsp;and&nbsp;manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;team.</li> <li>Confident&nbsp;writer&nbsp;and&nbsp;presenter,&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;C-Suite&nbsp;scenarios,&nbsp;with&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;influence.</li> <li>Competent&nbsp;in&nbsp;technology-driven&nbsp;environments,&nbsp;including&nbsp;AI&nbsp;and&nbsp;various&nbsp;tools&nbsp;and&nbsp;platforms.</li> <li>Independent&nbsp;and&nbsp;collaborative;&nbsp;resourceful&nbsp;problem&nbsp;solver,&nbsp;quick&nbsp;learner.</li> <li>Committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;success&nbsp;and&nbsp;growth&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;entire&nbsp;team.</li> <li>Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree&nbsp;required;</li> <li>MBA&nbsp;or&nbsp;CFA&nbsp;preferred.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deep&nbsp;Biotech&nbsp;and&nbsp;MedTech&nbsp;expertise.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;life&nbsp;sciences.</li> <li>Exceptional&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;capabilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;agency&nbsp;or&nbsp;consulting&nbsp;environments.</li> <li>Strong&nbsp;network&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;investment&nbsp;community.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.</div><div class="title">Reasonable estimate of the current range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$230,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$320,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.precisionmedicinegrp.com%2Fprivacy-policy%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Czeta.larcon%40precisionmedicinegrp.com%7Cb58fe8b0c3ea4dd2e79d08db5bd09a25%7Cb71ff3f628164ca8a9b938f820f91ad1%7C0%7C0%7C638204723732367131%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9DgboiHTFPrNYVhdKhyfdwVyNYwUvZbP%2FroLdWIIfxw%3D&amp;reserved=0">Privacy Policy.</a>&nbsp;For CA applicants, please also refer to our&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.precisionmedicinegrp.com%2Fca-applicants-privacy-notice%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Czeta.larcon%40precisionmedicinegrp.com%7Cb58fe8b0c3ea4dd2e79d08db5bd09a25%7Cb71ff3f628164ca8a9b938f820f91ad1%7C0%7C0%7C638204723732367131%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tfAqqMZsG%2B11IchL45HFFVbfECCkYqQpNr0PQxrMFJU%3D&amp;reserved=0">CA Privacy Notice</a>.</p> <p>Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com">QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com</a>.</p> <p>It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.</p></div>

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