Director, External Innovations (MD)
Cambridge, US | full time | Job ID: 9924
About the Role:
As Director of External Innovations at BioNTech, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating groundbreaking opportunities that align with our mission to pioneer immunotherapies for cancer and other serious diseases. Reporting to the VP of External Innovations, you will work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment, driving innovation and contributing directly to our success.
Your work will be integral in scouting preclinical/clinical assets and innovative technologies, developing clinical strategies, and fostering collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Join us in shaping the future of medicine by bringing untapped innovations to life.
Your Contribution:
- Design clinical trial protocols for collaboration programs across early to late-stage development
- Collaborate with Clinical Development teams to create clinical development plans and strategies
- Analyze preclinical/clinical data, scientific literature, and technical information to identify high-potential innovations
- Build relationships with target companies and explore collaboration opportunities
- Represent BioNTech at industry conferences, presentations, and symposiums to scout promising opportunities
- Partner transparently across internal departments including legal, IP, alliance management, and external collaborators
A Good Match:
- MD with clinical background in Oncology or equivalent advanced degree preferred
- At least 8 years of relevant experience; 3 plus years specifically in Oncology within biotech/pharma industries
- Strong understanding of clinical development methods from First-in-Human (FIH) trials to registration.
- Proven ability to design trials based on clinical development plans (CDPs) and translate them into actionable protocols
- Collaborative spirit with demonstrated success working across multidisciplinary teams and external partners
- Exceptional analytical skills to synthesize large datasets into clear recommendations for senior management
- Flexible self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments; impeccable integrity and attention to detail
Preferred qualifications: Regulatory experience
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.
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