Vir Biotechnology is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical‑stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual‑masked T‑cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

The Opportunity Vir Biotechnology is looking for an experienced Senior Director, Investor Relations, to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will set the strategic direction for the Investor Relations function and play a pivotal role in championing the story of our science, pipeline, and impact to the investment community.

In this key leadership position, you will collaborate across research, development, executive leadership, and corporate communications to translate complex scientific, clinical, business and financial information into compelling, impactful narratives. As the primary contact for investors, analysts, and other key external stakeholders, you will drive the development of strategic communications and provide actionable insights that shape Vir Bio’s external reputation and support our continued growth.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute an annual investor relations strategy that effectively communicates Vir Bio’s short and long‑term vision, corporate goals, and scientific progress to the investment community

Continuously monitor internal developments, external market events, and shareholder trends for Vir Bio and its peers to inform and adapt investor relations strategy, ensuring messaging and targeting remain relevant and impactful

Analyze shareholder base and investment trends for Vir Bio and its peers to inform investor targeting strategy, monitor its effectiveness, and identify proactive opportunities to engage with the investment community

Partner with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure consistency and alignment of messaging and disclosure across all investor materials and presentations

Lead investor engagement activities, including organizing banking conferences, non‑deal roadshows, R&D and analyst days, bus tours, and one‑on‑one meetings with the investment community, along with research or clinical investor events

Partner with the CFO as the main point of contact for sell‑side analysts, actively engaging to convey Vir Bio’s strategy and key messages. Collect and assess sell‑side models, compare them to internal forecasts, and use these insights to inform analyst and investor communications

Lead investor communications, including corporate presentation decks, management Q&A, website content, the business section of Form 10‑K, and other matters as required

Prepare earnings releases and investor conference call scripts and coach leaders for effective delivery

Contribute to Board materials, other company press releases, and SEC documents (e.g., Form 8‑Ks, Form S‑3 fillings)

Create briefing materials for management in preparation for investor meetings

Collaborate with cross‑functional partners—including Competitive Intelligence, legal, and corporate communications—to monitor industry trends, ensure regulatory compliance, deliver key events like the annual stockholder meeting, and maintain accurate, consistent messaging across all external communications

Who You Are And What You Bring

BA/BS required, MBA, M.D., or relevant Ph.D. preferred

Minimum 10 years of investor relations experience in a publicly traded biotech or pharmaceutical company, at an investor relations firm working with biotech or pharmaceutical clients, or on the buy or sell‑side working in biotech or pharmaceuticals

Ability to present and respond to questions regarding complex scientific and clinical data

Deep understanding of capital markets, financial statements and valuation models used by investors and analysts

Well‑versed in SEC and FDA regulations impacting investor and other external communications

Exceptional communication abilities, strong financial acumen (including valuation and financial modeling), and a strategic mindset

Highly collaborative working style across internal and external teams

Strong network and relationships with influencers in the scientific and healthcare community

Highly organized and structured, able to manage and guide complex investor communication events, often with multiple competing priorities

Who We Are And What We Offer The expected salary range for this position is $227,500.00 to $318,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full‑time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non‑accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, childcare reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401 K match and lunch each day in the office.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non‑discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics. This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.

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