Head of Investor Relations Apply Now

Job Family

Finance

City

La Tour-de-Peilz

Region

Vaud

Country

Switzerland

Contract Type

 

Posting Start Date

12-Apr-2021

Company Overview

Galderma, the world's largest independent global dermatology company, was created in 1981 and is now present in over 100 countries with an extensive product portfolio of prescription medicines, aesthetics solutions and consumer care products. The company partners with health care practitioners around the world to meet the skin health needs of people throughout their lifetime. Galderma is a leader in research and development of scientifically-defined and medically-proven solutions for the skin. For more information, please visit www.galderma.com    

Job Description

The ''Head of Investor Relations'' will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive IR, starting with the preparation of our successful IPO and onwards. She/he will report directly to the Group CFO and proactively define and manage relationships with the investment community as well as establish processes and systems to build a well-regarded Investor Relations function.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, direction, and execution of investor relations in a pre-IPO context all the way though an IPO at the Swiss Exchange (SIX) towards blue-chip index inclusion (SMI)


• Develop investor confidence and belief in the company’s highly compelling equity story for delivering stakeholder value, incl. on ESG


• Develop a robust investor relations strategy and framework


• In close cooperation with the CEO and CFO, lead the company’s pre-IPO workstreams, conduct the IPO and, post IPO, lead the preparation of regular financial results calls, investment conference calls, road shows, special investor events such as R&D/Analyst Days and investors events at medical meetings, one-on-one meetings with investors and media briefings


• Collaborate with Legal to ensure that information is compliant with all product promotion guidelines and SEC regulations, including adherence to Regulation FD


• Manage and direct external firms and consultants to deliver high-quality work at the expected cost


• As a member of the Finance Leadership Team (FLT), align key stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, on investor relations and strategy

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Finance//Business Administration/Economics


• An MBA or equivalent is an asset


• 15 + years of experience in a similar role with blue-chip Biopharma/Pharma/CPG players


• Established relationships and credibility with the investment community, especially in the US, and, as an added advantage, with the business and/or scientific media


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional ability to present in a clear and concise manner


• Able to lead and influence in a matrixed environment


• Uncompromising ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and the highest level of discretion and knowledge of SEC & Swiss (SIX) disclosure requirements


• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills


• Independent and highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

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