Director Corporate Development and Strategy
Job Posting for Director Corporate Development and Strategy at BioNTech AG
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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.
With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
Director Corporate Development and Strategy
Job Summary
The Director of Corporate Development & Strategy will be a key member of the global BioNTech corporate development & strategy team and will be based out of our US headquarters in Cambridge, MA. S/he will have a high-profile role and will gain first hand strategic and operating experience while helping to build a premier biotechnology company. This high energy individual will wear many hats and will have the capacity to drive numerous complex projects forward simultaneously.
Responsibilities
The areas of responsibilities will include:
- Drive global corporate strategy efforts including setting franchise area strategy, identification of new growth opportunities, evaluation of build/buy/partner opportunities and other special projects as needed to advance our business.
- Support pipeline programs through development of overall program strategy, contributing to development plans for programs, building and updating value creation models, conducting market analyses, performing competitive intelligence and providing analytical support for key program decisions.
- Closely collaborate with business development, legal, commercial, and R&D teams to support strategic transactions including creation of asset valuations and business models.
- Support portfolio prioritization efforts and align/plan resources appropriately.
- Act as strategic thought partner to C-suite and BOD in the creation, refinement, articulation, and execution of BioNTech’s business and science strategy.
- This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy in Cambridge, MA.
Requirements
- Scientific undergraduate training with experience in biopharma industry, life science management with 8 plus years of experience in consulting and/or comparable experience required; Graduate degree (PhD, MD, MBA) strongly preferred.
- Ability to drive the business forward through application of a deep understanding of the science and broad knowledge of drug development.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with prior experience presenting to C-suite and BOD level professionals.
- Collaborative attitude with strong relationship management skills, adept at working with many different disciplines both inside and outside of the company.
- Strategic thinker with strong grasp of analytic tools including asset valuations and a track record of developing high impact insights.
- Ability to quickly dissect and develop evidence-based assessments for R&D programs and technology platforms in a competitive context.
- Prior oncology experience from academia or industry preferred.
- Passionate about delivering transformative therapies to patients required.
- Hands-on, roll-up-the sleeves, high energy individual with a positive “nothing is impossible” attitude.
Benefits for you:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30 hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
…and more! More details to be shared.
BioNTech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech’s online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.
If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech’s online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.
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