Investor Relations Manager - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

MAIN PURPOSES OF THIS JOB

The Investor Relations Manager will deliver our strategic objective to increase investment in the UK's innovative life sciences and biotech sector.

The role is our first in investor relations and an exciting opportunity for an ambitious self-starter to make a big impact.

The holder will develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of work including direct engagement with key investors, events, onlinecontent production and media activity.

In doing so, you will be helping deliver the next generation of medicines and other biology-driven technologies to solve global challenges, from disease, to hunger, to climate change.

You will be at the heart of a world-leading industry that will drive theglobal economy in the 21st century.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
**Strategy

Map the investment community to identify the right investors to target and develop a strategy for engaging with them
Use matrix management to deliver the strategy through joinedup BIA activities across policy, events and communications
Work with civil servants to link government and BIA activities
Support BIA member groups as required
Working with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, support the development of new policy initiatives to increase investment in life sciences

**Events

Deliver a programme of BIA events that raise investors' understanding and interest in the sector and provide networking opportunities for BIA members with investors
Lead on the BIA's coorganised events with strategic partners, such as the Office for Life Sciences, Department for International Trade and Office for Investment, the London Stock Exchange, MedCity, and others

**Communications

Develop online (website and social media) content to make the BIA the goto organisation for domestic and foreign investors wanting to understand and connect with the UK life sciences and biotech sector
Working with BIA colleagues and external data providers, support the production of authoritative and impactful reports to promote investment in and understanding of the sector

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Strong interest in and good understanding of the finance and/or life sciences sectors
Proven project management skills to drive projects through from conception to output
Excellent written skills with an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and how to distil these for a variety of external audiences
Collaborative teamplayer who is flexible to changing business needs and supports colleagues effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrative ability to develop good working relationships with a range of stakeholders
Ability to represent the BIA and its members in person and through oral and written communication

Desirable

Investor relations experience
Event management experience
Understanding of how financial issues link with wider sector issues (e.g. healthcare, innovation, science and the business environment)