Head of Public Relations and Investor Relations

Profile

Company Background

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Vaccitech plc is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that spun out of The University of Oxford in 2016 and develops a range of immunotherapies and vaccines to tackle major diseases. The company has a headquarters near Oxford and also has a team and facilities in Maryland, USA.  Vaccitech recently established operations in Maryland and is seeking applications from highly motivated individuals. 

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Job Role

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Public Relations

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• Be responsible for defining and leading execution of the Company’s public relations and communications strategy
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• Work with Vaccitech’s C-Suite team and key members to develop, plan and execute a comprehensive, best-in-class corporate communications program, that aligns with and promotes company strategy and leverages a strong understanding of the investment, biotech and pharmaceutical communities to enhance the perception and visibility of Vaccitech
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• Manage third party PR consultants, whom you will be working hand in hand with in delivering on the PR strategy
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• Collaborate with various functions within Vaccitech, including business development, finance, research and development to develop consistent messaging, external and internal.
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• Proactively generate media coverage aligning with key messaging and business priorities – national, international, trade and regional.
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• Initiate and develop stories and narratives for a range of mediums, including but not limited to online, social media, print, broadcast, podcast
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• Coordinate communications across each of the Company’s programs, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, product development timelines and scientific and corporate objectives
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• Drafting, management of editing, review and approvals processes for announcements.
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• Handle spokespeople for media engagements
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• Be responsible for defining and maintaining Company’s branding
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Investor Relations

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• With CEO and CFO’s engagement, lead interactions and communications with existing and potential shareholders and sell-side analysts; be responsive to information needs in compliance with company policies and securities regulations
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• Collaborate with Company leadership to advance engagement with sell-side analysts, with the goal of securing coverage that recognizes portfolio value and aligns with corporate growth trajectory
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• Gather real-time insights and analysis from analyst reports, investment sentiment and competitor activity, and effectively prepare Company leadership team/other internal stakeholders for external interactions
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• Share market intelligence and investor perceptions of the Company’s performance, and make sure investors are represented as a key stakeholder in the formation/execution of program strategy and communications
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• Assist in development of strategic communications directed at the investment community related to corporate and product milestones, quarterly financial results, annual report, and company presentation
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Other responsibilities include:

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• Assist in the management of the corporate overview presentation and the entire corporate website
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• Help organize, plan, attend and track scientific conferences, investor roadshows, presentations, speaking engagements
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• Serve as a primary contact and resource for fielding press and investor calls, requests for information, and media and shareholder questions
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• Work with and manage external consultants
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Qualifications and/or experience required to perform the role

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• 5-10 years of Corporate Communications/IR experience at a biotech/pharma/life sciences company, or an agency with a relevant focus
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• Strong planning, organizational, time and project management skills to prioritize and complete multiple assignments and coordinate workflow
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• Must be able to work in a multi-tasking environment and be able to meet tight deadlines
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• Has superb written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to draft engaging and impactful messages for inspiring
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• A science (biology or chemistry) degree is desirable.
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