Senior Director, Investor Relations

Who We Are >>> Why You Should Work With Us

Olema Oncology (OLMA) is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted therapies for women’s cancers. Our lead program, OP-1250, a potential best-in-class complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) / selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), is in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer. Our goal is to transform the standard of care for women living with cancer by developing more convenient and effective therapies.

Onto something bigger, together. Olema is made up of people who are passionate beyond measure. Each and every day, we come together to do amazing things – for each other, for science, and for women with cancer. 

Strategically located in two large biotech hubs – San Francisco, CA and Cambridge, MA – we offer a flexible work environment and the best of both coasts. 

Our modern hybrid workplace model encourages employees to split their week between working from home and at our lab/office, while also providing several allowances to help with both home office and commute expenses. 

While at the lab/office, our teams build their camaraderie, opening the door for more authentic mentorship and career development opportunities. While at home, employees can make the most of their time – whether that’s picking up the kids from school, going on a mid-day run, or catching up on chores. Through this model, we strive to offer our employees the best of both work models.  

About the Role >>> Senior Director, Investor Relations

As the Senior Director, Investor Relations reporting to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, you will lead our investor relations and public relations programs in proactively shaping our corporate message and story while fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the company, financial industry, and media.

A master artisan at writing with a results-oriented approach, you will partner with our finance, clinical, R&D, and executive teams to help articulate our research and clinical development strategy and results in a compelling and digestible message to the market. You will also leverage your strong understanding and ‘thought leadership’ of the investment, biotech, and pharmaceutical communities to enhance the perception and visibility of Olema.

This role will preferably be based out of our Boston office and will require some travel.

Your work will primarily encompass:

Leading and Championing Investor Relations Activities

• Provide strategic leadership, development, direction, and management of all investor relations activities and communications, including press releases, executive and corporate presentations, and the investor relations section of the company website.
• Direct interaction and communication with all existing and potential shareholders.
• Develop messaging and plans in support of publications, investor conferences, and public events.
• Work to both build and maintain existing and new Wall Street relationships including equity research analysts and investment bankers with a goal of fostering strong relationships.

Spearheading Media Relations

• Drive corporate media relations that highlights the company’s promise of its programs, scientific innovation, people, and culture.
• Ensure corporate message alignment of ongoing clinical updates, crisis and issues management, advocacy relations, and press inquiries.
• Partner with external partner agencies (media/PR) to develop and execute on corporate media strategy and executive visibility.
• Respond to requests for information from external stakeholders including media and shareholders in a timely manner.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with all media and trade related publications that allows for global, national, and local press coverage.
• Engage with industry organizations and patient advocacy organizations.

Partnering with Executive Leadership and Providing Thought Leadership

• Help guide leadership initiatives that increase executive visibility, highlighting Olema’s expertise and scientific achievement.
• Draft internal communications for executive leadership.
• Help prepare executives for their interaction with the investment community and other external audiences, including earnings calls, investor meetings, and industry conferences as well as media interviews.
• Act as a conduit for information from the investment community to internal constituents across the company.
• Provide your expertise as a thought leader in investor relations across all areas of the organization. Raise awareness of issues core to our values (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and serve as a sounding board/resource for other departments.

Ideal Candidate Profile >>> Investor-Savvy Technical Writer with Biotech Experience

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advance degree in the sciences preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong financial acumen and an understanding of financial modeling, and regulatory and SEC compliance (reporting and disclosure guidelines)

Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in investor relations and communications required
• Biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry experience from a reputable, well-regarded organization required
• Managing partner agencies preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing, editing, and media relations management, including writing scientific materials
• Demonstrated leadership in brand/reputation management
• Simplifying complex information into clear, concise messages to effectively communicate the company story
• Serving in a high-visibility role and making public presentations to a variety of audiences
• Anticipating needs, meeting tight deadlines, being proactive, and exercising independent decision-making
• Managing the communication of sensitive and confidential information
• Experience in roles where judgement, tact, flexibility and resourcefulness was required

Attributes:

• Exceptional judgement, tact, flexibility, and resourcefulness to achieve outstanding results while operating with a sense of urgency
• High level of integrity and unquestioned ethics
• Can-do mentality
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Good team player who can collaborate with others successfully
• Strong attention to detail

Important Information >>>

We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.

Olema also requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations. The health and safety of our employees is important to us!

Please note: Olema doesn’t accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.