Director, External Innovations

About the Position

We are seeking a Director, External Innovations to join our growing team located in our Shanghai Office. In this exciting position, you will report to the Sr. Director, External Innovations and work in an entrepreneurial team to generate new ideas and evaluate external innovation opportunities. The role requires strong scientific judgment, creativity, and a know-how to navigate through uncharted and challenging environments to deliver highly valuable deals to BioNTech. It requires a strong collaborative spirit to work with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and summarize preclinical/clinical data, scientific literature, and other technical information.
• Seek highly promising innovations in stealth mode for potential development at BioNTech.
• Write deep-dive reports with the highest quality in a concise manner for internal stakeholders.
• Interact with target companies to explore collaboration opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders in collaborative and transparent manners including business development, clinical development, corporate strategy, collaboration partners, research, etc.
• Attend conferences, presentations, and symposiums to identify promising opportunities.
• Identify key opinion leaders and experts and conduct interviews.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a strong preference for an advanced degree (master’s, MD, or PhD).
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant sector experience in buy-side biotech investing, sell-side equity research, or healthcare consulting. Previous experience in Biotech/Pharma will also be considered.
• Strong passion towards science, especially oncology, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases.
• Impeccable integrity, work ethic, and commitment.
• Strong data-searching and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency to synthesize large amounts of data and structure findings/thoughts/ideas into a tangible recommendation to senior management.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment; flexible and responsive self-starter with the ability to act independently as well as collaboratively across business functions.
• Organized, detailed-oriented personality with the ability to multi-task in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We Offer

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which are determined by the specific role, location of employment, and the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Note: The availability, eligibility, and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

About the Company

At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company – we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases.

Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine.

Working at BioNTech means striving to achieve medical breakthroughs while growing your career in a meaningful way. Apply today and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world.

BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status, or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you!

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