Executive Director, Investor Relations

BioNTech•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

As an Executive Director of Investor Relations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing BioNTech’s investor relations strategy and program. This will include building and articulating BioNTech’s narrative to the global investment community, bridging together our scientific innovation with our business strategy to elevate health outcomes. You will be at the forefront of liaising with and building trust with investors by providing transparent, accurate, and strategic insights into company performance and outlook. You will interface with senior management and cross-functional leaders across the organization to generate impactful investor communications within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 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; advanced academic credentials (MBA or master's degree) preferred for strategic impact
12 years or more years of relevant professional experience required; could include investor relations, corporate communications, corporate development, competitive intelligence, business consulting, equity research or similar roles within biopharmaceutical space
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

Responsibilities

Shape and help execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy that aligns with BioNTech’s corporate objectives and long-term growth ambitions
Design and lead strategic cross-functional initiatives and projects to enhance communication and engagement with investment community
Your engagements will help build trust and credibility with the investment community including broad range of institutional investors, analysts, and other key financial stakeholders
Develop and optimize BioNTech’s equity narrative crafting presentations, press releases, and scripts to articulate the value of technology platforms, pipeline assets, clinical development strategy and long-term growth potential
Steer quarterly earnings, including interface with management and cross-functional teams, messaging, key materials, and investor engagement
Enhance IR’s internal strategic value and thought leadership through Interface optimization and high-quality interactions with management board and with leaders across all functions
Oversee a high-impact IR event calendar, including roadshows, investor and medical conferences, IR company events such as R&D Days, and quarterly updates
Utilize insights from market activity, policy updates, financial trends, competitor landscape, and shareholder concerns to fine tune investor engagement and communication
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