Manager, Investor Relations

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manager of Investor Relations, reporting to the Director of Investor Relations. The Manager of Investor Relations will serve as a core contributor across significant recurring Investor Relations workstreams, including materials development, investor analytics, sell-side engagement, and stakeholder communications. This role will collaborate internally with a team that includes clinical, commercial, finance, marketing, and legal functions to help develop and communicate Kiniksa’s business principles, corporate vision, financial performance, and value creation strategy.

This role is based in our Lexington office and requires an onsite presence five days per week to support our commitment to seamless partnership, timely decision-making, and high-impact execution.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Contribute to the implementation of an IR program that is aligned with the company’s strategy and goals;
• Support message development aimed at educating the capital markets on Kiniksa’s corporate strategy, execution, opportunity set, and potential risks;
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of core messaging materials, including investor presentations, press releases, call scripts, and Q&A documents;
• Monitor sell-side consensus and analyze individual equity research models and valuation frameworks among Kiniksa’s covering analysts;
• Track and provide feedback on changes to the shareholder base, investor sentiment, peer performance, and capital markets trends;
• Research and maintain a prioritized institutional investor target list, including investment style profiling, contact prioritization and tracking, and CRM management;
• Track investor interactions and prepare executive-level briefing materials for key spokespeople in support of a high impact calendar (e.g., investor conferences and roadshows, scientific/medical meetings, quarterly earnings, etc.);
• Manage relationships and workstreams with third-party service providers;
• Understand innovative and best-in-class IR strategies and tactics through peer and industry benchmarking;
• Support digital IR strategy, including maintenance of the IR website, investor-facing social media channels, and online financial data accuracy; ensure all digital content is consistent with approved corporate messaging.

Standout Skills for Impact:

• The investor relations function at Kiniksa is a lean, high-accountability team. The Manager, Investor Relations, serves as the operational engine of the function. A successful candidate is one who takes genuine ownership of execution quality and consistency, iterates thoughtfully and quickly, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Comprehension of capital markets, public company disclosures, and financial reporting;
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing, with the ability to craft concise and accurate presentations;
• Robust attention to detail and strong research/analytical skills with the ability to thoughtfully synthesize qualitative and quantitative concepts into clear, decision-ready insights.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree (MBA or other advanced degree a plus) with 3+ years of relevant experience in investor relations or financial communications (within the life sciences industry a plus);
• Experience with IR analytics platforms (e.g., Nasdaq IR Insight, FactSet/Irwin, AlphaSense, etc.);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel;
• Ability to work well across functional areas, manage evolving priorities, and enjoy a fast-paced, unpredictable environment;
• High degree of intellectual curiosity about the biopharma sector; genuine interest in understanding the science, the competitive landscape, and the investment thesis, not just the communications function.