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Job Summary
Job Title: Vice President/Senior Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Location: San Diego California
Job Type: Full-Time
Who We Are
Avenzo Therapeutics Inc. (Avenzo or Company) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation oncology therapies for patients. The Company was co-founded in 2022 by Drs. Athena Countouriotis and Mohammad Hirmand (former CEO and CMO of Turning Point Therapeutics Inc. respectively). Our team is passionate about and committed to advancing a pipeline of potentially differentiated targeted oncology programs that make a difference in the lives of people with cancer. The Company is headquartered in San Diego California.
Position Summary
The Vice President/Senior Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Communications will develop and execute the Companys investor relations and corporate communications strategies as we prepare for transition to operating as a public company. The candidate will serve as a key advisor to the CEO CFO and the Board on investor sentiment shareholder communications and market positioning and act as the primary point of contact for the investment addition the candidate will shape and communicate the corporate narrative to support the Companys long-term growth and strategic objectives ensuring consistent compelling and credible communication across all stakeholders.
This position will report to the CEO or to the CFO depending on the Companys organizational structure.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term value creation
- Build and cultivate strong relationships with the investment community to ensure accurate understanding of the Companys strategy clinical pipeline and regulatory milestones
- Organize and manage investor conferences non-deal roadshows analyst meetings investor events and other external engagement activities
- Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy that enhances the companys visibility credibility and reputation
- Prepare and oversee quarterly earnings materials investor presentations scripts press releases Q&A documents and other external communications
- Lead communication planning around key corporate milestones including clinical data readouts regulatory submissions approvals partnerships and financing events
- Monitor market trends peer performance analyst commentary and investor sentiment within the biotechnology sector
- Provide strategic insights and feedback to executive leadership and the Board regarding market positioning and investor perceptions
- Prepare senior leadership for earnings calls investor conferences non-deal roadshows and other investor interactions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and Legal to support the timely and compliant execution of external financial disclosures and investor communications ensuring adherence to SEC regulations disclosure requirements and public company best practices
- Manage external agencies and consultants as applicable including budgeting and performance oversight
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in Finance Business Communications or a related area degree preferred (e.g. M.S. Ph.D. M.B.A.) with 20 years of relevant experience in life sciences industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience
- Significant experience leading public company investor relations and corporate communications including public company transition
- Proven experience interacting with or within biotechnology-focused institutional investors and/or sell-side research analysts strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific and financial information clearly and effectively to investors analysts and executive stakeholders
- Strong understanding of biotechnology industry dynamics including drug development clinical data interpretation regulatory processes and capital markets
- Established relationships within the biotechnology and healthcare investment community including institutional investors and analysts
- Deep knowledge of SEC regulations and corporate governance practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
- This position requires periodic/regular travel including up to 20% which may include overnight travel
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:
- Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
- Constant or frequent sitting standing or walking
- May lift and/or move objects of various weights
Work Environment:
- On-site requirement (Monday through Thursday)
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Fast-paced time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Local candidates are strongly preferred; limited relocation assistance may be offered.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position for a Vice President is $329000 to $355000 per year. The salary range for this position for a Senior Vice President is $389000 to $413000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job and the industry education and skills and certifications.
Benefits
Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical dental vision and basic life and AD&D insurance. Additional benefit programs include short-term and long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts and voluntary insurance programs including voluntary life AD&D accident and critical illness. Employees will also be able to enroll in the Companys 401(k) addition employees will receive discretionary paid vacation time and accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employees also enjoy 17 paid holidays each calendar year including a winter closure subject to applicable Company policies. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents and Company policies which may be amended from time to time.
Other Compensation
The hired candidate will be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus and an equity award subject to the terms of the applicable employment agreement plan documents and Company policies.
The information above is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Applications for this position are anticipated to close on August 31 2026. For more information about this posting please contact.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Avenzo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individuals actual or perceived protected characteristic or characteristics or any combination of protected characteristics including race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles including braids locks and twists) ethnicity religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) color sex (including childbirth breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status uniformed service member and veteran status marital status pregnancy age (40 and over) protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions) genetic information disability (mental and physical) reproductive health decision-making medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act) the employee or their family members status as a victim of a qualifying act of violence political activity or affiliation use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace association with an individual who has or is perceived to have a protected characteristic or characteristics or any combination of protected characteristics or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.
Notice to Search Firms/Third Party Agencies
Avenzo does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters employment agencies or search firms without a valid executed search agreement in place.
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