Axle · 5 hours ago
Director of Corporate Development, Capital Strategy & Investor Relations
Tysons Corner, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expAxle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company focused on advancements in translational research and biomedical informatics. They are seeking a Director of Corporate Development, Capital Strategy & Investor Relations to lead their capital formation roadmap and manage relationships with investors, ensuring alignment with growth objectives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define Axle’s capital strategy to support acquisitions, organic growth, incubation investments, and working capital needs
Design equity, debt, or hybrid capital approaches that match different deal types or scaling phases while continuously assessing optimal capital structures to support value creation and investor alignment
Develop and maintain the organization’s capital allocation framework, balancing growth initiatives, operating needs, and shareholder value
Lead financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluations to inform executive decision-making
Serve as the internal owner of Axle’s evolving platform investment strategy, with a clear understanding of its role as an integrator of complementary assets across Axle’s domains
Translate the Axle Platform vision into compelling investment narratives, with a focus on thesis-driven growth, M&A-led scale, and long-term enterprise value
Develop messaging around the "platform operator" role Axle plays — distinct from traditional PE or federal holding companies
Act as the lead liaison with capital partners including private equity firms, family offices, venture capital, and lenders, partnering to align capital strategy with growth and innovation priorities
Own the development of investor materials, including Axle’s pitch deck, financial models, executive summaries, and Q&A prep
Maintain a structured cadence of investor engagement, status updates, and follow-ups
Lead outreach to prospective capital partners and manage ongoing fundraising efforts
Drive investor diligence processes, data room management, and coordination with advisors
Own negotiation and execution of investment terms, including capital stack structuring
Partner with Finance, Legal, and senior executives to ensure capital planning aligns with operating forecasts, deal pipeline, and strategic roadmap
Develop internal dashboards to track capital initiatives, investor interest, and fundraising milestones
Represent the organization at investor forums, industry conferences, and capital markets events
Work alongside the M&A Lead to assess capital needs for specific deals
Support the VP of Finance and senior leadership in translating capital plans into executable financial strategy
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or investor relations
Proven track record leading capital formation, fundraising, and structuring complex financing transactions
Demonstrated experience working with institutional investors, family offices, lenders, and capital advisors
Strong understanding of equity, debt, and hybrid capital structures
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and deal-structuring skills
Deep knowledge of M&A processes, deal diligence, and integration strategies
Ability to connect corporate strategy with capital markets positioning
Strong grasp of 'platform' business models, particularly those spanning research, healthcare, and technology
Exceptional ability to translate complex financial strategies into compelling investment narratives
Experience presenting to boards, executive leadership, and external investors
Strong communication and negotiation skills with a track record of structuring favorable terms
Proven ability to manage investor engagement cycles, from sourcing to diligence to closing
Experience building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and capital initiative tracking
Ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations
Ability to work in our Tysons, VA office 5 days/week
Preferred
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or technology sectors (preferred)
Benefits
100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Healthcare (FSA)
Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Company
Axle
At Axle, we are driven by the mission to accelerate discovery and enhance organizational outcomes by revolutionizing operations with our innovative solutions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Mays
Chief Operating Officer
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