Director, External Innovations
BioNTech · Shanghai
About the Role:
External Innovations identifies and evaluates differentiated external opportunities based on the highest scientific merits and focuses on innovations that are either untapped or in stealth mode. It works closely with the senior management and collaborates with other key stakeholders. External Innovations aims to add both scientific and business values to the company. It actively scouts in the industry for opportunities including preclinical/clinical assets and innovative technologies.
We are seeking a director 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 strong collaborative spirit to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
Your Contribution:
- 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 symposium to identify promising opportunities.
- Identify key opinion leaders and experts and conduct interviews.
A good match:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a strong preference for 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 amount of data and structure findings/thoughts/ideas into a tangible recommendation to senior management.
- Ability to work in 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.
Your benefits:
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 is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also 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.
How to apply:
Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.
Please note:
Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
We are looking forward receiving your application.