Executive Director, Investor Relations - Job at Mannkind Corporation in Westlake Village, CA

Executive Director, Investor Relations

Westlake Village, CA

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Job Description

Position: Executive Director, Investor Relations

Location:

Westlake Village, CA

Job Id: 11000

# of Openings: 1

About MannKind

MannKind Corporation is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of groundbreaking therapeutic products and devices. Our mission is to address the pressing medical needs of individuals living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We leverage our expertise in formulation and device engineering to alleviate the impact of diseases such as diabetes, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Our dedicated team of Mannitarians, working collaboratively across the nation, is committed to empowering individuals to take control of their health and live life to the fullest. For more information, please visit mannkindcorp.com.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director, of Investor Relations will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing MannKind's strategic investor relations initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with our CEO and CFO in executing our investor strategy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the investment community, including buy-side and sell-side focus areas and valuation methodologies. Key responsibilities include crafting a persuasive investment narrative and communicating the MannKind story and key talking points at investor conferences. This role encompasses strategy development with senior leadership, communication and engagement with the investment community, insight gathering and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with leaders in finance, corporate communications, commercial, manufacturing, and legal.

Key Responsibilities:

Foster investor confidence and belief in the company's vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value
Build and manage a robust reputation through consistent and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders
Establish relationships with Buyside and Sellside, leading proactive efforts to maintain high visibility for the company through Non-deal Roadshows and investor relation-led initiatives
Manage communications with existing and potential shareholders and analysts, responding intuitively to their information needs in compliance with company policies and securities regulations
Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance engagement with analysts, achieving coverage that recognizes portfolio value and aligns with the corporate growth trajectory
Conduct targeted outreach to the financial community, planning and organizing conferences, non-deal roadshows, quarterly updates, and Analyst Day
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business intelligence, including real-time insights and analysis of analyst research, investor sentiment, competitor activity, and prepare executive leadership and other internal stakeholders for investor interactions
Work closely with corporate communications and other cross-functional partners to maintain consistent external messaging
Collaborate with the legal team to develop securities filings and other disclosures, ensuring compliance with company policies and securities regulations, including Reg FD, across corporate communications and investor and analyst interactions
Prepare executive leadership and other internal stakeholders for investor interactions
Create presentations, press releases, and other communication materials for earnings releases, industry events, and presentations to investors, analysts, , and bankers
Determine the optimal type and mix of shareholders, and create that mix through various targeting initiatives
Oversee the production of annual reports and partner internally on SEC filings, proxy statements, and ESG Reports

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree is preferred
10-15 years of experience in investor relations, investment banking, or equity research within or covering biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies is required; or similar experience in the medical device, life science or pharmaceutical sector
Ability to understand, communicate, and respond to questions about complex scientific and clinical data from sophisticated investment community stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop impactful communications and advance corporate and program strategy
Excellent computer skills (particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Superior relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
Prior experience in the medical device, life science or pharmaceutical sector preferred
Organizational agility - can confidently gain credibility quickly with leaders across all parts of the organization, including executive management
Thrives in diverse environments with high levels of ambiguity
Collaborative and builds strong professional relationships easily
Ability to influence without authority, lead change, and manage resistance to change
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful.

Pay Range: $216,000 - $324,000 per year

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Mannkind Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical condition related to pregnancy or breastfeeding), age, physical or intellectual disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender stereotyping, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, genetic characteristic or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Summary

Company

Mannkind Corporation

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

10 to 15 years