VP, Investor Relations

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Investor Relations will be responsible for developing and executing the Company’s investor relations strategy, ensuring consistent, transparent, and compelling communication with the investment community. Reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will serve as a key spokesperson with investors, analysts, and other stakeholders, and will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and other members of the leadership team to shape the company's narrative, support capital markets strategy, and strengthen shareholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop and lead the Company’s investor relations strategy and execution, aligned with corporate objectives and long-term value creation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investors and sell-side analysts; maintain strong relationships with current and prospective shareholders
• Shape and communicate a clear and compelling investment thesis, including company strategy, commercial milestones, pipeline progress, and financial performance
• Lead the quarterly earnings process, including preparing key materials such as investor presentations, press releases, scripts, and Q&A
• Coordinate non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, R&D days, and other investor-facing events
• Monitor analyst reports, market trends, and investor sentiment; provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's science, clinical programs, competitive landscape, and valuation drivers
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Corporate Communications to ensure consistent and compliant external messaging
• Support capital markets activity, including fundraising, debt/equity offerings, and M&A communications, as needed
• Manage the Associate Director, Investor Relations, providing mentorship, coaching and development opportunities

Education, Registration & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or Master's degree preferred

Experience: 

• 10+ years of experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, or corporate finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in life sciences or biotech, ideally within a SMID-cap public company setting; experience with commercial-stage biotech or life sciences company preferred
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex science and strategy into clear, investor-friendly language
• Highly strategic, proactive, and collaborative; able to influence and engage with executive leadership, board members, and external stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Financial modeling expertise and comprehension of valuation methods used by analysts and investors.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting requirements for publicly traded companies; familiarity with scientific or healthcare regulations and market
• Working knowledge and understanding of the capital markets, as well as a thorough understanding of key metrics for companies in the industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft engaging and impactful messages and articulate a clear and compelling narrative
• Strong organizational skills

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel 

Benefits and Perks:

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/ to learn more.

Company Background:

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.

For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn

 EEO Statement:

Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.