Position Summary
The Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs Senior Manager will play a key role in supporting the overall functionalities of the team including Investor Relations (IR), Communications, Patient Advocacy, and Professional Societies. The Senior Manager will serve as a highly collaborative project manager and strategic contributor, helping drive operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, content development, and cross-functional coordination across the Corporate Affairs organization. The position will be required to attend occasional in person meetings in the Parsippany, NJ office.
The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Corporate Affairs team to craft compelling written materials that support Company strategy and brand business objectives
- Develop investor-facing materials including earnings documents, corporate presentations, press releases, key messages, and Q&A
- Coordinate logistics and prepare briefing materials for investor and analyst meetings, conference participation, and other external engagements
- Maintain detailed records of investor interactions, feedback, and follow-ups to inform leadership and refine the overall IR strategy
- Conduct competitive intelligence across the peer group and maintain monitoring report
- Draft and coordinate internal and external communications materials in support of Company announcements, presentations, newsletters, executive communications, and digital content
- Support execution of communications campaigns across Company channels
- Assist with management of the corporate website, social media channels, and content calendars
- Monitor sell side notes, media coverage, industry news, peer news, and social media activity; prepare regular reporting and insights
- Support planning and execution of Patient Advocacy Professional Relations conferences, congresses, advocacy events, educational programs, and stakeholder meetings
- Assist in development of materials supporting advocacy partnerships and community engagement initiatives
- Support collection and dissemination of stakeholder insights to inform corporate strategy and communications
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Commercial, and Medical Affairs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance across all internal and external communications
Competencies
- Embody the One Geron culture with a patient focused mindset
- An eagerness to collaborate with colleagues to share insights and ensure timely execution of project plans
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn new tasks
- Highly dependable and able to handle confidential information
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Superior analytical skills and ability to think creatively and strategically
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities with high energy and self-motivation
- Strong business acumen and knowledge of the Company's markets, products, and industry trends
- Excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and financial concepts into clear and compelling external facing messaging
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, communications, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in investor relations, equity research, communications, corporate finance, or related roles within biotechnology or the life sciences industries; experience in a publicly traded biotechnology company strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing executive- and external-facing materials
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefit Statement:
All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions. Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, supplemental health insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes the eligibility to accrue 160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment, 64 hours of sick leave, 9 standard paid holiday days off, and paid leave for certain life events. Geron recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws. It is Geron’s intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company’s employees.
Salary Statement:
Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant’s relevant skills, experience, and educational background.
