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BioNTech SE · 14 hours ago

Director, External Innovations (MD)

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $269K/yr

8+ years exp

BioNTech SE is a leading biotechnology company focused on innovative therapies, and they are seeking a Director of External Innovations to evaluate and implement clinical strategies for new opportunities. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to generate ideas and scout for promising innovations in the industry, particularly in Oncology.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Work on clinical trial design of potential collaboration programs from early to late stage development. This includes thorough data interpretation based on deep scientific and disease biology understanding, translational expertise and medical knowledge

Work closely with key partnering functions such as Clinical Development to develop clinical development plans for various types of collaborations and to support development of clinical strategies and protocol

Analyze, interpret, and summarize preclinical/clinical data, scientific literature, and other technical information

Seek highly promising innovations for potential development at BioNTech

Interact with target companies to explore collaboration opportunities

Work closely with internal stakeholders in collaborative and transparent manners including clinical development, legal, IP, alliance management, collaboration partners, etc

Attend conferences, presentations, and symposiums to identify promising opportunities

Qualification

MDEquivalent degreeOncology experienceClinical development knowledgeTrial design experienceData analysis skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsIntegrityWork ethicOrganizational skills

Required

A minimum of a bachelor's degree with a strong preference for MD with clinical background in Oncology (or equivalent advanced degree)

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including 3 plus years of experience within Oncology in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry

Good understanding of clinical and scientific methods and approaches used in clinical development, from FIH to registration; experience with regulatory processes a plus

Experience in contributing to trial designs and protocols. Ability to plan clinical activities based on CDP guidance, and translating them into trial designs

Experience in collaborating and communicating with external collaboration partners

Subject matter expertise on drug development topics, and genuine interest to drive innovation and continuous improvement

Strong data-searching and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency to synthesize large amount of data and structure findings into a tangible recommendation to senior management

Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced team environment; flexible and responsive self-starter with the ability to act independently as well as collaboratively across business functions

Impeccable integrity, work ethic and commitment. Organized, detailed-oriented personality with the ability to multi-task

Excellent verbal and written communication skills