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We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people\'s lives

(Senior) Director Business Alliance

As part of our Business Alliance Management team, you\'ll contribute to our corporate success by steering BioNTech\'s collaborations with large pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and academic partnerships.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Lead negotiations with existing business partners of BioNTech: this includes drafting and negotiating term sheets and contracts for expanded research and clinical activities, material transfer, licensing & collaboration agreements for existing partnerships
• Manage global tier 1 alliances with leading Biotech and Pharma companies, including prominent Chinese companies, serving as a primary point of contact, ensuring alignment with the BioNTech strategy and maintaining a strong working relationship
• Ensure the proper governance of existing partnerships with pharma, biotech and academic partners, including contract compliance
• Work closely with Business Development when advanced negotiations take place with new partners of BioNTech and prepare the handover from Business Development to Business Alliances for proper kick off of the novel alliances once contracts are executed
• Work efficiently with internal stakeholders and advisers in order to manage value-increasing business operations (including interactions with BioNTech\'s project management, finance, legal and intellectual property teams)
• Contribute to the corporate development and specific business strategies of BioNTech by identifying new opportunities within our partner network, in particular playing a key role in Asia
• Contribute to building out our digital Business Alliance systems together with the rest of Business Alliances team represent BioNTech within our partner network and attend alliance governance meetings, in particular in Asia and China

What you have to offer:

• Master\'s or Doctorate degree in Natural Sciences, with more than 10-15 years of professional experience in the field of Alliance Management, Business Development or Project Management in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Past experience in leading major transactions is a must
• Experience in reviewing and drafting legal documents with great orientation to detail
• Strong knowledge of the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery and development
• Strong negotiation skills: track records in negotiating and executing agreements, including handover to the functional owner, and in managing strategic alliances at regional (Asia) and global level
• Experience with Intellectual Property and License terms
• Financial and business acumen: understanding of economic assumptions underlying contract negotiations (option, license or commercial agreements) and ability to negotiate the economic terms of such agreements
• Excellent soft skills e.g. track record in key stakeholder management, ability to facilitate and accelerate decision-making, experience in conflict resolution
• Confidence in dealing with MS office, as well as the ability to prepare clear, succinct and convincing presentations
• Excellent English level language skills (both spoken and written)
• Excellent or advanced language level in written Chinese and spoken Mandarin is a plus

Benefits for you:

We offer a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate\'s qualifications and experience.

How to apply:

Apply now and simply send 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 by using our online form.

Please note:

• Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered.
• Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and
• Incomplete applications shall be rejected.
• BioNTech will run a background check during the hiring process

We are looking forward receiving your application.

*BioNTech does not differentiate on the basis of gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important - it\'s a match!

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