Head of Investor Relations

Job Summary The Head of Investor Relations (IR) will lead the company's investor relations program for a publicly traded, global med tech organization with approximately $1.3B in annual revenue. Reporting directly to the SVP of Corporate Finance, this role is responsible for shaping and executing a clear, credible, and consistent investor narrative that reflects the company's strategy, financial performance, and long term value creation.

This role requires a strong foundation in investment banking, ideally with med tech or healthcare sector coverage, and the ability to operate with confidence in a highly visible, regulated, and performance driven public company environment. Primary Responsibilities Investor Relations Strategy & Public Company Communications - Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company's business strategy, financial objectives, and capital markets priorities. - Own the company's external investment narrative, ensuring consistency across earnings materials, investor presentations, public disclosures, and executive messaging. - Partner closely with the CFO and CEO to prepare earnings call scripts, Q&A, analyst day materials, and investor presentations.

Earnings, Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance - Lead preparation of quarterly and annual earnings materials, including press releases, slide decks, scripts, FAQs, and investor website content. - Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC regulations, Reg FD, and other public company disclosure requirements. - Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and External Communications to support 10-K, 10-Q, proxy, and other required disclosures from an investor relations perspective.

Investor, Analyst & Market Engagement - Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and rating agencies. - Coordinate and participate in earnings calls, investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, and one-on-one investor meetings. - Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with the investment community, ensuring transparency and credibility.

Market Intelligence & Executive Advisory - Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, peer performance, valuation trends, and broader med-tech capital markets dynamics. - Synthesize market feedback and provide actionable insights to the CFO and executive leadership team. - Support strategic initiatives including capital allocation decisions, M&A communications, and long-term financial targets.

Board & Leadership Support - Prepare investor-related materials for Board of Directors meetings, including market updates, shareholder feedback, and valuation analysis. - Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on investor expectations, messaging risks, and market perception. Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies Required - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. - 4+ years of experience in investment banking, equity research, and/or investor relations, with meaningful exposure to public company dynamics. - Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. - Demonstrated experience interacting with institutional investors and sell-side analysts. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence.

Preferred - Investment banking experience covering med-tech, medical devices, or healthcare companies . - Prior in-house investor relations experience at a publicly traded company. - MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential. - Experience supporting capital markets transactions (IPO, follow-on offerings, debt issuance) and M&A communications.

Key Competencies - Deep understanding of public company financials and capital markets - Strategic, investor-centric mindset - High integrity and strong judgment in disclosure matters - Ability to manage high-visibility work under tight deadlines - Collaborative partner with Finance, Legal, Communications, and Executive Leadership

Compensation: - The salary for this role will range from 205,700.00 - 307,500 USD annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. - Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives.

Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan. - Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better. Travel

Requirements - Less than 20% Physical

Requirements - Mobility to work in a standard office setting - Ability to use vision to read computer screens and printed materials - Ability to sit for extended periods of time, with occasional standing and walking within the office Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.