Executive Director, Business Development & Alliance Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job ID: 11304

About the Role
As an Executive Director of Business Development & Alliance Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping BioNTech’s strategic partnerships and driving impactful collaborations in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of advancing innovative therapies and achieving corporate goals.

Based in our UK office with a hybrid arrangement, you will lead a dynamic team, fostering their growth while ensuring alignment with BioNTech’s priorities. Your expertise will help establish BioNTech as a partner of choice, guiding complex negotiations and alliances that influence our success.

Your Contribution

• Lead and mentor a team, setting strategic priorities aligned with business needs while supporting professional development
• Manage long-term complex alliances by building trust with strategic partners and ensuring operational excellence
• Establish efficient alliance governance frameworks to ensure contract compliance across forums (e.g., JSC, JDC)
• Proactively address alliance risks and conflicts, proposing mitigation strategies and maintaining collaborative relationships
• Develop and execute business development strategies that align with corporate objectives
• Drive deal transactions including structuring agreements, negotiating contracts, and obtaining governance approvals
• Establish BioNTech as a partner-of-choice through solution-based transactions and relationship-focused alliance management aimed at achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.

A Good Match

• Bachelor's degree: MBA or JD preferred, with a background in science
• Over 10 years' experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical business development and alliance management
• Proven track record in negotiating complex agreements and managing complex global alliances
• People management experience
• Deep knowledge of drug discovery/development processes and industry trends
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate alliance risks/issues and recommend solutions
• Exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-level executives
• Collaborable mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Your Benefits
BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply
Apply through our website by sending 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 via our online form.

BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.