Director, Investor Relations

Cambridge, US; Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11142

About the Role

As a Director of Investor Relations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing BioNTechs communication strategy for the investment community. Your contributions will directly elevate investor engagement and optimize company valuation, ensuring alignment with BioNTechs mission to improve global health through oncology innovation. You will be part of a high-performing team, interfacing directly with senior leaders across the organization to shape and articulate BioNTechs highly scientific equity narrative. Your engagements will help build trust and credibility internally and within the investment community, while showcasing our strategic vision, oncology pipeline, and long-term growth potential.

Your Contribution

• Design and lead strategic initiatives and projects to enhance communication and engagement with analysts and investors • Shape and optimize BioNTechs equity narrative to articulate the value of technology platforms, pipeline assets, clinical development strategy, and long-term growth potential • Interface directly with a broad range of investors, sellside equity analysts to articulate the BioNTech narrative, fostering trust with the investment community

Internal

• Utilize insights from market activity, policy updates, financial trends, competitor landscape, and shareholder concerns to fine tune investor engagement and communication • Shape and oversee a high-impact IR event calendar, including roadshows, investor and medical conferences, IR company events such as R&D Days, and quarterly updates • Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders across all functions, including R&D, medical, finance, corporate communications, legal, policy, and commercial to empower IR communications • Interface directly with management board members and help to enhance IRs internal strategic value through high-quality interactions • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards in all communications and internal and external engagements

A Good Match

• Bachelors degree required; with 8 plus years of relevant professional experience required; could include investor relations, corporate communications, corporate development, competitive intelligence, medical/R&D, equity research or similar roles within biopharmaceutical space. • Scientific or medical background desirable; ideally with oncology expertise and experience • Proven ability to lead, build relationships, and influence across functions and levels of leadership • Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced working environments with ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, with a dynamic approach to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs to deadlines • Understanding of financial reporting and valuation techniques used by investment professionals • Strong attention to detail, and ability to review and deliver high-quality, accurate content and documents directly to investors and executives • Exceptional written/verbal communication skills for presenting complex topics clearly and concisely in various settings

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced academic credentials (Ph.D., MBA, or Masters Degree)

US-based candidates expected

Pay Range: $168,100 - $268,700/year + benefits, annual bonus, and equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance)

Your Benefits

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits and HR programs to support an inclusive and 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

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 Cambridges 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.

Apply Now

We look forward to your application! Apply for our Cambridge, US; Mainz, Germany location and simply send us your documents using our online form. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider HireRight. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.