Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

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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

 

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 firsthand 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.  

 

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 Integrated 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 programs, alliances, partnering efforts, and closing of transactions to support the overall business objectives.

• 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 Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy in Cambridge, MA.

 

Requirements

 

 

• BS/BA Degree with Scientific undergraduate training with 8 plus years of experience in biopharma industry, life science management consulting and/or comparable experience required.

• 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 and a track record of developing high impact insights. 

Benefits for you:
 

BioNTech US is committed to the well being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. 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, STD and LTD Insurance

• HSA & FSA Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness, including free onsite gym access

• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time