Director, Investor Relations

BioNTech•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

As a Director of Investor Relations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing BioNTech's communication strategy for the investment community. Your contributions will directly elevate investor engagement and optimize company valuation, ensuring alignment with BioNTech’s 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 BioNTech’s 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 setting

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design and lead strategic initiatives and projects to enhance communication and engagement with analysts and investors
Shape and optimize BioNTech’s 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 IR’s internal strategic value through high-quality interactions
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry standards in all communications and internal and external engagements

Benefits

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