Head of Investor Relations

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Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Job Summary The Head of Investor Relations (IR) will lead the company's investor relations program for a publicly traded, global med tech organization with approximately $1.3B in annual revenue. Reporting directly to the SVP of Corporate Finance, this role is responsible for shaping and executing a clear, credible, and consistent investor narrative that reflects the company's strategy, financial performance, and long term value creation. This role requires a strong foundation in investment banking, ideally with med tech or healthcare sector coverage, and the ability to operate with confidence in a highly visible, regulated, and performance driven public company environment. Primary Responsibilities Investor Relations Strategy & Public Company Communications Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company's business strategy, financial objectives, and capital markets priorities. Own the company's external investment narrative, ensuring consistency across earnings materials, investor presentations, public disclosures, and executive messaging. Partner closely with the CFO and CEO to prepare earnings call scripts, Q&A, analyst day materials, and investor presentations. Earnings, Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance Lead preparation of quarterly and annual earnings materials, including press releases, slide decks, scripts, FAQs, and investor website content. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC regulations, Reg FD, and other public company disclosure requirements. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and External Communications to support 10‑K, 10‑Q, proxy, and other required disclosures from an investor relations perspective. Investor, Analyst & Market Engagement Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell‑side analysts, and rating agencies. Coordinate and participate in earnings calls, investor conferences, non‑deal roadshows, and one‑on‑one investor meetings. Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with the investment community, ensuring transparency and credibility. Market Intelligence & Executive Advisory Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, peer performance, valuation trends, and broader med‑tech capital markets dynamics. Synthesize market feedback and provide actionable insights to the CFO and executive leadership team. Support strategic initiatives including capital allocation decisions, M&A communications, and long‑term financial targets. Board & Leadership Support Prepare investor‑related materials for Board of Directors meetings, including market updates, shareholder feedback, and valuation analysis. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on investor expectations, messaging risks, and market perception. Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. 4+ years of experience in investment banking, equity research, and/or investor relations, with meaningful exposure to public company dynamics. Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience interacting with institutional investors and sell‑side analysts. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence. Preferred Investment banking experience covering med‑tech, medical devices, or healthcare companies . Prior in‑house investor relations experience at a publicly traded company. MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential. Experience supporting capital markets transactions (IPO, follow‑on offerings, debt issuance) and M&A communications. Key Competencies Deep understanding of public company financials and capital markets Strategic, investor‑centric mindset High integrity and strong judgment in disclosure matters Ability to manage high‑visibility work under tight deadlines Collaborative partner with Finance, Legal, Communications, and Executive Leadership

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