Managing Director, Capital Markets Communications: Healthcare & Life Sciences

About the Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Managing Director to join our Capital Markets Communications team in our New York office, working in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector. The Managing Director will be expected to develop and execute client engagements related to M&A, IPOs, shareholder activism, among other issue and event-based work, as well as ongoing IR advisory. The individual will work with a team to service and advise clients and will also be a primary client contact for senior level investor relations officers and C-suite executives. The individual will also participate in new business development initiatives including directly pitching engagements as well as networking among potential referral sources. A successful Managing Director will also be confident in an entrepreneurial environment, stay abreast of industry developments, as well as help continually innovate the firm’s offerings.

What are we looking for?
• BA or BS in Finance from accredited college or university
• 12+ years of relevant experience in the capital markets with a concentration in healthcare & life sciences industries: sell side experience preferred; open to buy side, analyst, agency, banking and investor relations experience, etc. 
• Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required

Preferred Skills:
• Ability to concisely articulate and competently support a company’s equity story.
• Analytical skills to identify and diagnose key issues, misperceptions and factors impacting a company’s valuation as well as the communications solutions to fix/mitigate them.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills – both in a large group and smaller meetings.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and possess a service-oriented attitude.
• Strong project management, quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Developed ability to multi-task across client programs, firm initiatives and sales opportunities.
• Ability to recognize, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias.
• Capacity to adjust behavior to meet client needs and personalities and to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally.
• Ability to direct a project from concept to conclusion and manage all levels of employees, including support staff, peers and senior managers.
• Ability to generate and lead new business development efforts, including direct client pitches and networking with potential referral sources.
• Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications challenges and actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient skills in PowerPoint and excel