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Head of Investor Relations

Novanta Inc. · Bedford, MA · 3 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

Job Summary

The Head of Investor Relations (IR) will lead the company’s investor relations program for a publicly traded, global med tech organization with approximately $1.3B in annual revenue. Reporting directly to the SVP of Corporate Finance, this role is responsible for shaping and executing a clear, credible, and consistent investor narrative that reflects the company’s strategy, financial performance, and long term value creation.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company’s business strategy, financial objectives, and capital markets priorities.

  • Own the company’s external investment narrative, ensuring consistency across earnings materials, investor presentations, public disclosures, and executive messaging.

  • Partner closely with the CFO and CEO to prepare earnings call scripts, Q&A, analyst day materials, and investor presentations.

Earnings, Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance

  • Lead preparation of quarterly and annual earnings materials, including press releases, slide decks, scripts, FAQs, and investor website content.

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC regulations, Reg FD, and other public company disclosure requirements.

  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and External Communications to support 10-K, 10-Q, proxy, and other required disclosures from an investor relations perspective.

Investor, Analyst & Market Engagement

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and rating agencies.

  • Coordinate and participate in earnings calls, investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, and one-on-one investor meetings.

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with the investment community, ensuring transparency and credibility.

Market Intelligence & Executive Advisory

  • Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, peer performance, valuation trends, and broader med-tech capital markets dynamics.

  • Synthesize market feedback and provide actionable insights to the CFO and executive leadership team.

  • Support strategic initiatives including capital allocation decisions, M&A communications, and long-term financial targets.

Board & Leadership Support

  • Prepare investor-related materials for Board of Directors meetings, including market updates, shareholder feedback, and valuation analysis.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on investor expectations, messaging risks, and market perception.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in investment banking, equity research, and/or investor relations, with meaningful exposure to public company dynamics.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience interacting with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence.

Preferred

  • Investment banking experience covering med-tech, medical devices, or healthcare companies.
  • Prior in-house investor relations experience at a publicly traded company.
  • MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential.
  • Experience supporting capital markets transactions (IPO, follow-on offerings, debt issuance) and M&A communications.

Key Competencies

  • Deep understanding of public company financials and capital markets.
  • Strategic, investor-centric mindset.
  • High integrity and strong judgment in disclosure matters.
  • Able to manage high-visibility work under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborative partner with Finance, Legal, Communications, and Executive Leadership.

Compensation

The salary for this role will range from 205,700.00 - 307,500 USD annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Physical Requirements

  • Mobile to work in a standard office setting.
  • Ability to use vision to read computer screens and printed materials.
  • Occasional standing and walking within the office.

Travel Requirements

Less than 20%

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