Director, Investor Relations

Lakefront Biotherapeutics is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications & IR to join their highly experienced Investor Relations and Communications function.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Communications & Strategy

• Assist in the creation and execution of Lakefront Biotherapeutics communication strategy.
• Work in partnership with the SVP IR & Corporate Communications and other key stakeholders to execute corporate communications activities and campaigns, including investor and media relations, digital and social communication, internal communications, and public relations.

• Investor Relations & Financial Communications

• Support quarterly and yearly mandatory financial communication activities, including earnings, SEC filings, and investor/shareholder events, including the Company’s Annual Meeting.
• Handle logistics for financial communication events, including non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, and 1:1 investor/analyst meetings.
• Track, summarise, and distribute research reports as well as published commentary for Lakefront Biotherapeutics and relevant competitor programs.
• Analyse and monitor the company’s shareholder base and create reports summarising trends and shifts amongst stockholders.
• Aid in creating information flow to educate the Board on investor reactions to key events.

• Content Development & Messaging

• Take ownership of certain communication materials, including news releases, scripts, presentations, Q&As, talking points, and annual report/10-K.
• Translate complex financial, scientific, and strategic information into clear, compelling messaging tailored to different audiences.

• Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Keep in close contact with Belgium counterparts to streamline workflows.
• Partner with Belgium teams to manage press release distribution.
• Partner with Belgium teams to manage social media channels.
• Work closely with teams across Business Development, Clinical, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.

• Digital, Internal Communications & Brand

• With Belgium counterparts, manage the company website, content updates, and assist with the corporate blog, including drafting editorial content and sourcing photography.
• Collaborate with HR to assist with communications supporting employee engagement and DEIB activities, including ongoing content development and management of Lakefront Biotherapeutics site.

• Project Management & Operations

• Manage consultants.
• Oversee budgeting.
• Coordinate and execute communications-related initiatives across multiple workstreams.

Candidate Requirements

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience in corporate communications, investor relations, consulting, or financial services.

• Technical & Professional Skills

• Excellent writing skills and ability to translate thoughts into clear, compelling slides and presentations.
• Good understanding of public companies and capital markets dynamics.
• Strong interest in investor communications strategy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong relationship-building capabilities across functions and seniority levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

• Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and ability to help create and facilitate processes.
• Independently motivated, thorough, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.

Location Requirement

Downtown Chicago.

Languages

Fluent in English.