If you find science, speed, and helping address serious infectious diseases exhilarating, you have come to the right place.

Individually, we’re skilled, driven, and confident risk-takers. Collectively we're collaborative and accomplished. We're SuperNovas!  Together we use our unique experiences, cultures, and learnings to turn innovation into reality while maintaining the highest standards. We value balance, encourage growth, and recognize that you are our most important asset.  Build your future with us while bringing innovative vaccines to the world.  We have a place for you!

Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology committed to helping address serious infectious diseases globally through the discovery, development and delivery of innovative vaccines to patients around the world. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases, and we are here to make a difference. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology based on solid science tested by decades of research, has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative, resourceful, collaborative and experienced Vice President, Investor Relations to join our dynamic biotechnology company, reporting to the EVP & Chief Financial Officer. As a key member of our leadership team, working closely with the executive team, you will be responsible for developing, leading and executing strategic investor relations plans to effectively communicate our company’s value proposition and financial performance.

Essential Functions

• Lead the investor relations function which will include developing and implementing comprehensive investor relations strategies, initiatives and programs

• Mentor & Develop the investor relations team to support this strategy

• Manage, organize and coordinate quarterly earnings and annual shareholder meetings

• Organize and coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, and conferences, ensuring optimal participation and effectively communicating the company's investment value proposition.

• Oversee the preparation and communication of quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, annual reports, and other financial disclosures in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Coordination and Organization of investor outreach via conferences, company events and non-deal road shows

• Establish a shareholder targeting plan and respond to inbound investor requests and coordinate timely and effective communication

• Provide support to sell side analysts and establish a strategy to target new equity research coverage

• Collaborate with executive leadership and external communications on corporate messaging

• Coordinate updates to corporate presentations, quarterly earnings materials and Q&As

• Manage the company investor relations website

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required; Masters preferred

• 20+ years working experience with a minimum of 15+ years relevant financial experience in investment banking, equity research, investor relations, consulting, corporate finance, or related fields

• Understanding of capital markets

• Knowledge of SEC and disclosure requirements

• Exceptional oral and written communications and presentation skills (strong skills in PowerPoint)

• A professional, outgoing personality with a high level of energy, a strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility and discretion when handling confidential information

• Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic, team player and self-starter; commitment to excellence skills, excellent attention to detail and diligence in deadline-driven environment

• Ability to manage diverse priorities with positive outcomes

• Proven experience building and maintaining constructive relationships with analysts, shareholders, and institutional investors

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with cross-functional teams

• A person with an insatiable appetite to learn more and be a part of a dynamic team within a successful, rapidly growing biotechnology company

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.