Job Profile
Position Overview
Solebury Strategic Communications is a leading investor relations and corporate communications firm advising senior management teams at companies across a range of industry sectors. As a Managing Director Life Sciences with the Solebury Strategic Communications organization, you will be based in New York City or Boston. This is a hybrid position which provides flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. Certain job responsibilities will require time in the office on a regular basis.
For more than 25 years, Solebury Strategic Communications has helped life science companies both public and private raise capital and increase share value through access to leading global investors and management of complex communication challenges. With more than 70 dedicated professionals, Solebury Strategic Communications team members have expertise in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate communications and media relations.
Solebury Strategic Communications is affiliated with leading equity capital markets advisory firm Solebury Capital.
Within this role, Solebury Strategic Communications will provide you with:
Be at the forefront of scientific discovery and a part of teams bringing life-saving medicines to patients around the globe
25 + years track record of providing strategic advice & guidance to life science companies
Deep bench of experienced professionals (former investors, journalists, analysts, bankers)
Work with clients across their full lifecycle; from Series A through IPO and beyond
Ability to provide clients with Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, ESG and Equity Capital Markets Advisory under one roof
High quality client list; most clients are supported by leading institutional investors in biotech
Work with a variety of companies in the life sciences space; public & private, different therapeutic areas. Clients are based all over the world; US, Europe, Asia
Opportunity to work closely with C-suite executives
Great corporate culture, and diversity throughout the firm
Ability to grow, excellent career growth opportunities
Owned by one of the biggest and most well-respected banks in the country
Job Description
Responsible for direct management of client relationships, provides strategic advisory services to CEOs, CFOs and Investor Relations Officers at publicly traded companies, or companies in the process of going public, and managing their relationships with the buy and sell side.
Works directly with the senior team in the prospecting of new business and the strategic development and execution of client IR programs. Targets incremental opportunities for research coverage and new potential shareholders for clients. Reviews competitor/peer financial and business developments.
Serves as primary contact with clients' senior management teams. Prepares reports and analysis for client detailing positioning in the marketplace. Creates, develops, and manages Investor Relations materials, reports and analysis, and Investor Relations plan and calendar.
Proactively interacts with investment community to develop and manage effective relationships with counterparts on both the buy side and sell side.
Contributes significantly to clients corporate messaging and investor communications materials
Provides senior insight to junior team working on client accounts.
Solebury Strategic Communications Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support Solebury Strategic Communications Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Solebury Strategic Communications also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in Solebury Strategic Communications, you will be expected to:
Include Intentionally - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
Live the Values - Role models our values with transparency and courage.
Enable Change - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
Achieve Results - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
Develop the Best - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.
Solebury Strategic Communications Leadership Competencies
Analytical Thinking - Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
Business Acumen - Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Customer Experience Management - Implements the strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers have a positive experience with the organization and its products and services at every touch point.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - Ability to design, implement and execute CRM business processes and associated applications.
Effective Communications - Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Industry Knowledge - Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Marketing Strategy and Positioning - Knowledge of and ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies, objectives, and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan.
Market Research - Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques for collecting, collating and analyzing information on existing or potential markets in order to meet market needs.
Selling - Applies knowledge of banking products and services to meet customer needs and enable them to achieve their financial goals. Identifies prospecting approaches to identify potential customers and create opportunities to sell financial solutions and ideas to customers.
Competencies
Analytical Thinking Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
Business Acumen Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Customer Experience Management. Implements the strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers have a positive experience with the organization and its products and services at every touch point.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Ability to design, implement and execute CRM business processes and associated applications.
Effective Communications Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Industry Knowledge Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Marketing Strategy and Positioning Knowledge of and ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies, objectives, and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan.
Market Research Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques for collecting, collating and analyzing information on existing or potential markets in order to meet market needs.
Selling. Applies knowledge of banking products and services to meet customer needs and enable them to achieve their financial goals. Identifies prospecting approaches to identify potential customers and create opportunities to sell financial solutions and ideas to customers.
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, or PhD is desirable. Industry experience is typically 8 + years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Additional Job Description
Benefits
PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short- and long-term disability protection; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.
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