Director, Investor Relations
Cambridge, US; Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11142
About the Role:
As a Director of Investor Relations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing BioNTech's communication strategy for the investment community. Your contributions will directly elevate investor engagement and optimize company valuation, ensuring alignment with BioNTech’s mission to improve global health through oncology innovation. You will be part of a high-performing team, interfacing directly with senior leaders across the organization to shape and articulate BioNTech’s highly scientific equity narrative.
Your engagements will help build trust and credibility internally and within the investment community, while showcasing our strategic vision, oncology pipeline, and long-term growth
potential.
Your Contribution:
• Design and lead strategic initiatives and projects to enhance communication and
engagement with analysts and investors
• Shape and optimize BioNTech’s equity narrative to articulate the value of technology
platforms, pipeline assets, clinical development strategy and long-term growth potential
• Interface directly with a broad range of investors, sellside equity analysts to articulate
the BioNTech narrative, fostering trust with the investment community
Internal
• Utilize insights from market activity, policy updates, financial trends, competitor
landscape, and shareholder concerns to fine tune investor engagement and
communication
• Shape and oversee a high-impact IR event calendar, including roadshows, investor and
medical conferences, IR company events such as R&D Days, and quarterly updates
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders across all functions, including R&D, medical,
finance, corporate communications, legal, policy and commercial to empower IR communications
• Interface directly with management board members and help to enhance IR’s internal
strategic value through high-quality interactions
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry standards in all communications
and internal and external engagements
A Good Match:
• Bachelor’s degree required; with 8 plus years of relevant professional experience required; could include investor relations, corporate communications, corporate development, competitive intelligence,
medical/R&D, equity research or similar roles within biopharmaceutical space.
• Scientific or medical background desirable; ideally with oncology expertise and experience
• Proven ability to lead, build relationships and influence across functions and levels of leadership
• Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced working environments with ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, with a dynamic approach to ensure delivery of high quality outputs to deadlines
• Understanding of financial reporting and valuation techniques used by investment professionals
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to review and deliver high-quality, accurate content and documents directly to investors and executives
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills for presenting complex topics clearly and concisely in various setting
Preferred qualifications: Advanced academic credentials (Ph.D, MBA or Masters Degree)
US based candidates expected Pay Range: $168,100 - $268,700/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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Your Benefits:
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.
Home to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the "biotech supercluster" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem is the result of a model partnership between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation and driving the development of new therapies, medical devices, and diagnostics. As Cambridge’s thriving life sciences industry continues to evolve, the city remains a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, poised to shape the future of science and technology.
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply for our Cambridge, US; Mainz, Germany location and simply send us your documents using our online form.
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