Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will lead Kiniksa’s investor relations and corporate communications strategy. Working closely with executive leadership, the Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications will collaborate internally with a team that includes clinical, commercial, finance, regulatory, and legal functions to develop and communicate Kiniksa’s business principles, corporate vision and financial performance. 

This role is based in our Lexington office. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Design and implement Kiniksa’s investor relations program to align with the company’s strategy and goals
• Develop materials, including press releases, corporate decks, and Q&A documents
• Prepare quarterly earnings materials, annual reports, and SEC filings
• Organize and participate in investor and research analyst events, including non-deal roadshows, conferences, R&D Days, and KOL events
• Possess a deep understanding of Regulation Fair Disclosure requirements.
• Prepare the management team for interactions with investors and research analysts
• Track shareholder base, investor sentiment, peer performance, and capital market trends
• Develop and conduct a metric-driven investor targeting strategy
• Monitor and analyze research analysts’ consensus, financial models, and valuation frameworks
• Lead the corporate communication function, focusing on promoting company goals and improving employee understanding of our corporate mission, values, and strategy
• Provide accurate, consistent, and timely communication as the primary investor relations contact for investors, research analysts, media, and other stakeholders
• Oversee strategic ownership of our corporate website and intranet site, including company announcements and general updates
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Investor Relations and Corporate Communications teams
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree (MBA or other advanced degree preferred) with 12+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with a focus on investor relations
• Demonstrated success in leading investor relations and successfully developed and implemented strategic and proactive IR plans that have delivered results
• Strong financial and investment analysis skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including writing and editing
• Ability to work well across multiple functional areas
• Ability to work well and enjoy a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
• Ability to draft and develop executive communications
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Ability to travel up to 20% 

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.