Manager, Investor Relations

Who we are:

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios is seeking to identify a dynamic Manager, Investor Relations Communications to join our growing Corporate Communications team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. This position reports to the VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. The Manager, Investor Relations will support all of our communication and engagement with our shareholders and other investors, as well as be responsible for collaborating on a variety of investor relations initiatives, including being a point of contact for the investment community.

What you will do:

• Help prepare IR materials, including reports, presentations, news releases, and company materials for investor meetings and events.
• Support the quarterly earnings process (development of messaging, scripts, and Q&A prep).
• Conduct analysis on competitive industry information, including competitor conference calls, related analyst reports and SEC filings.
• Assess analyst models and reporting for errors, and review analyst consensus to ensure accurate reflection of analysts' research/models.
• Maintain investor and meeting databases and related reporting.
• Support the development of an annual schedule of conferences, non-deal road shows and other investor-oriented events.
• Read equity research reports, event transcripts, and follow industry developments to inform senior leaders of relevant market and industry news.
• Collaborate with internal & external teams, such as finance, legal, business development, and commercial, to ensure consistent and coherent messaging.
• Work with the Investor Relations and Finance team to identify areas that are misunderstood by analysts and recommend improvements or changes in company disclosures.
• Serve as an outstanding personal and professional example of Agios’ culture and values.

What you bring:

• An inclusive individual who thrives in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in investor relations (agency and/or public company).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, communications or related field. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with others diplomatically and tactfully.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to draft engaging and impactful messages and articulate a clear and compelling narrative.
• Ability to understand financial concepts and translate them into clear and concise messages for different audiences.
• Knowledge of capital markets, corporate finance, valuation methods, and financial reporting standards. 
• Success in conceiving investor events, arranging logistics and ensuring execution. 
• Resourceful and creative; contributing new ideas and ensuring that events, meetings and documents convey desired messaging.
• Experience with investor relations software and tools, such as Nasdaq IR Insight, FactSet, etc.
• Mastery of the Microsoft 360 Suite. 

Work Location:

Location Specific – Hybrid: This role requires regular work onsite at our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite. Regular conversations with manager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-person presence/expectations. Employees in this role are expected to live within a commutable distance to the office and some travel may be required commensurate to the above job description and/or to attend team meetings and other company events.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities. 
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best. 
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team.
• Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.
• Psychological safety.  We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.