Vice President, Investor Relations

OraSure Technologies Inc. (OTI) empowers the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information. Our ability to positively affect change is powered by the innovative tools and diagnostics we deliver to the market. 

Together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, OTI provides its customers with end-to-end solutions.

It’s first-to-market, innovative products include rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) on the OraQuick® platform; sample self-collection and stabilization products for molecular applications; and oral fluid laboratory tests for detecting various drugs of abuse.  

Here at OTI our innovative sampling tools and diagnostics unlock access to accurate, essential information that advances global health and well-being. Our products include molecular sampling kits for the genome and microbiome, and rapid diagnostics for infectious disease.  

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Responsible for developing and executing OraSure Technologies’ investor relations plan, and effectively communicating the company’s narrative including financial results and short-term and long-term strategies. This role manages relationships with sell-side analysts and institutional investors through quarterly earnings cycles and various corporate marketing activities including non-deal roadshows and investor conferences. This position performs financial analyses and is responsible for the daily management of external relationships with current shareholders, prospective shareholders, and research analysts covering the company. When called upon by the CEO or CFO, this person is a spokesperson for the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

•            Understand OraSure’s strategy and objectives to develop and drive the execution of a strategic investor relations plan.

•            Serve as key advisor to CEO & CFO on issues involving analyst and investor perception of the long-term growth and health of the business.

•            Ensure executive team is up to date on investor and analyst perceptions of the company; recommend and implement any necessary course corrections in messaging or relationship management.

•            Plan an active investor relations calendar of investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, and other investor and analyst events.

•            Strategically partner with senior leadership and functional heads, such as the Executive Leadership Team (who are direct-reports to the CEO), Legal and Corporate Communications, and others to assist with specific investor relations activities and corporate communication.

•            Prepare quarterly earnings release materials including press releases, conference call scripts, Q&A and slide presentation; prepare other financial press releases and supplemental materials.

•            Plan and support proactive investor and research analyst targeting and relationships.

•            Lead greater corporate presence and visibility as the leader in rapid point of care diagnostics, leveraging both external and internal communications.

•            Raise awareness and prime the market for new product launches driving support and demand among all critical constituents.

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

•            Experience with financial research tools and sell-side research analysts.

•            Demonstrated experience developing investor communications strategy and tactics.

•            Significant experience in corporate policy, financial analysis, and disclosure policy, in similarly situated companies and industry.

•            Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

•            Successful track record of interfacing with the investment and public relations community.

•            Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities with attention to detail.

•            Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic team player and self-starter; commitment to excellence.

•            Confident and strong presentation skills in financial environments and the ability to communicate with Wall Street.

•            Excellent business and financial acumen.

•            Excellent organization and planning skills and ability to adapt to changing conditions internally and externally

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

•            Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, or another relevant field. MBA or other advanced graduate degree strongly preferred.

•            7-10 years’ experience of in-house corporate investor relations, finance, strategy, or similar positions for a publicly traded company

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Limited travel upon request

 

 

 

 

What we have to offer:

- Tiered Medical PPO, EPO, Vision and Dental coverage  

- Disability and Life Insurance Benefits  

- Generous 401K plan and company-matching contributions  

- Highly competitive paid time-off  

- Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Coverage  

- Employee Referral Program – you may be eligible for a cash bonus if your referrals are hired   

- Employee Assistance Program 

- Employee Service Recognition  

- Job-related Training Programs 

- Ability to participate in Teams, Committees, Events and Clubs 

- Depending on the role you may be eligible to work in a hybrid environment or fully remotely  

- Free Onsite Parking 

Please note, the above applies to full-time permanent positions.

Culture, People & Community 

OTI recognizes that the long-term health of our business is directly connected to the health of the planet, local communities and OTI employees.  

- LIVE IT Committee – committed to creating an environment that embodies our values  

- All Means U: Employee Committee on Belonging hosts various events across all company locations such as monthly book club and mentorship program 

- Wellness Committee empowers colleagues to make critical decisions to improve and protect health 

- Sustainability Committee aims to minimize impact on the environment 

- Social Committee who organize and run events for both remote and onsite employees, to create connection and community 

At OTI, we have a clear vision; cultivate an environment of equal employment opportunity where we do not tolerate discrimination or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.  

OTI aims to create and foster workplaces that reflects and contributes to the global communities in which we do business and the customers and partners we serve. This includes all communities impacted by our corporate presence. As part of this commitment, OTI and its subsidiaries will ensure employees and applicants are provided reasonable accommodation per request.  If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Katheryn Viau at [email protected]. OTI will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.