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Director Legal Dispute Resolution

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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
 

 

Director Legal Dispute Resolution

 

The Director, Legal Dispute Resolution will be a key member of the global dispute resolution team (being a part of the BioNTech legal department)

and will generally be expected to support BioNTech colleagues across the company worldwide, including collaboration, licensing and research as well

as supply agreements (but not including IP or employment matters). This attorney will provide strategic counsel and hands-on guidance for

contentious matters in a fast-paced, execution-oriented environment (including management of outside counsel and drafting / reviewing various types

of internal communication and external correspondence and filings). This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing department and have a

meaningful impact within a highly innovative organization.

 

Your main responsibilities will include:

 

 

• Direct and manage a diverse range of dispute resolution actions, including pre-litigation/pre-arbitration dispute resolution, active litigation/

arbitration (including preliminary actions), discovery/ document production and other litigation requests and procedures.

• Review of pleadings and other court documents.

• Handling of subpoenas and other information requests and inquiries.

• Perform legal/business risk assessments and provide strategic advice during negotiations (including jurisdiction and applicable law).

• Manage outside counsel on litigation / arbitration and related matters to efficiently manage all aspects of outside counsel relationship, including

staffing, strategy and work product.

• Manage communication with internal stakeholders (in particular business development and alliances, research, clinical and technical operations

and supply) and bringing together and analyzing relevant facts / documents.

• Assist in the management of public disclosures and publications, including SEC filings.

• Continuously improve standard form agreements and legal processes, develop and conduct trainings.

 

What you have to offer:

 

• JD, BS and demonstrated track record of strong legal counsel. 

• Minimum 8 years PQE prior litigation / arbitration experience in an international law firm or in an in-house counsel role (ideally highly regulated

industry, preferably life science or pharmaceutical experience).

• Supportive interpersonal team player skilled in working effectively with people across a wide range of disciplines in a complex and fast-moving

corporate environment.

• Practical, clear, creative, solution-oriented and hands-on approach. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to

convey even highly complex legal advice to internal stakeholders (including senior management).

• Organized, responsible and detail oriented. Capable of working independently and able to understand and incorporate legal guidance into work

product.

• Team player with a strongly positive, can-do attitude. High degree of personal ethics, integrity and accountability.

• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking skills and thrive in fast-paced / high volume

environment.



Benefits for you:
 

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.


 

BioNTech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech’s online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.

 

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