Director of Investor Relations

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Director of Investor Relations

Role Overview

The Director of Investor Relations will play a critical role in supporting all investor‑related activities and serving as a key partner to the Vice President of Investor Relations. This position involves frequent engagement with the company’s investor base, sell‑side and buy‑side analyst community, and senior internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and execution of the company’s investor relations strategy, support quarterly reporting processes, and help ensure consistent, high‑quality communication of the company’s financial performance, strategy, and long‑term value proposition.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of quarterly earnings materials, including data gathering and analysis related to quarterly and ad hoc internal and external reporting.
• Maintain investor relations databases, including investor inquiries and requests, summaries of investor discussions, and up‑to‑date shareholder ownership information.
• Manage and coordinate the calendar, logistics, and execution of investor conferences, non‑deal roadshows, site visits, and other investor meetings.
• Review and summarise competitor disclosures, earnings materials, and analyst research for internal distribution.
• Conduct competitive and peer analysis related to earnings performance and other publicly reported metrics, including conferences and analyst days, providing strategic insights to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market, sector, and industry trends, delivering timely and relevant insights to internal and cross‑functional partners.
• Support the tracking and reporting of analyst estimates, published research, and financial models.
• Perform shareholder analysis, including shareholder targeting activities and ongoing monitoring of ownership changes, with particular focus on activist‑related activity.
• Assist in the development of investor messaging and the company’s overall positioning with the investment community.
• Research and maintain working knowledge of key investor relations matters, including regulatory requirements, disclosure practices, proxy considerations, and corporate governance topics.
• Update and maintain the Investor Relations website, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Support ESG‑related initiatives by conducting competitive assessments and tracking investor feedback, inquiries, and engagement on ESG topics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong financial background with the ability to perform financial analysis and interpret complex financial statements and reports.
• Solid understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by analysts to forecast operating and financial performance, including key value drivers and valuation methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong knowledge of customer markets, the CRO industry, and the competitive landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver concise, relevant insights on competitors and industry dynamics.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including investors and analysts.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, with the ability to translate strategic objectives and performance into effective external investor communications.

Why Join Us

This is a high‑visibility role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a meaningful part in shaping how the company engages with the investment community. The Director of Investor Relations will have significant exposure to complex financial, strategic, and market‑driven topics in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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