Associate Director, Business Development

Shanghai, China   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11670  Purpose: At BioNTech’s Business Development and Business Alliance team you will participate in business development transactions and business alliances activities of the company. You will closely work together with the external innovation, legal team, IP team, manufacturing, medical affairs and commercial team etc. to support BioNTech's licensing, M&A, co-development or research collaboration activities, as well as to coordinate cross functional teams, oversee alliance governance and ensure smooth collaboration and business partnerships deliver maximum value for all parties. Your contribution Manage strategic partnerships, collaborations, and licensing agreements that drive company’s growth Build strong, trust-based relationships with partners and internal stakeholders Act as a cultural bridge between organizations to foster collaboration and mutual value creation Contribute to Business Development strategy and partnering activities with companies, institutes in Asia and beyond in support of the company’s global vision Conduct due diligence, market analysis, and create, negotiate, and execute term sheets and agreements with global pharma partners, biotech companies and academics for licensing, R&D collaborations and acquisitions Liaise with internal stakeholders as part of the deal making or alliance management process including R&D, legal, IP, finance, and senior management Provide support to create, evaluate, and identify partnering and acquisition opportunities Communicate progress on business development, business alliance activities to internal stakeholders and management   A good match: MBA or PhD or comparable degree in life sciences 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare, with focus on business development, alliance management or project management work    Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills   Strong contract and governance management knowledge   Experience in building partnerships with global pharma partners, biotech companies and academics including drafting and negotiating of term sheets and contracts   Good understanding of regulatory pathways and reimbursement schemes in some key Asian countries   Experience in working in a highly cross-functional and international setup   Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken), other Asian language is a plus    Driven, “sleeves rolled up” approach to work, flexible, able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment as well as the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environment   Your benefits and remuneration: If the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is XXX,XXX/year to XXX,XXX/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including…