Associate Director, Business Development (Shanghai, SH, CN, 200050)

Shanghai, China Type not listed
BD&L & Strategic Planning Associate Director
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About this opportunity

Shanghai, China   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11670

Purpose:

At BioNTech’s Business Development and Business Alliance team you will participate in business development transactions and business alliances activities of the company. You will closely work together with the external innovation, legal team, IP team, manufacturing, medical affairs and commercial team etc. to support BioNTech's licensing, M&A, co-development or research collaboration activities, as well as to coordinate cross functional teams, oversee alliance governance and ensure smooth collaboration and business partnerships deliver maximum value for all parties.

Your contribution

Manage strategic partnerships, collaborations, and licensing agreements that drive company’s growth

Build strong, trust-based relationships with partners and internal stakeholders

Act as a cultural bridge between organizations to foster collaboration and mutual value creation

Contribute to Business Development strategy and partnering activities with companies, institutes in Asia and beyond in support of the company’s global vision

Conduct due diligence, market analysis, and create, negotiate, and execute term sheets and agreements with global pharma partners, biotech companies and academics for licensing, R&D collaborations and acquisitions

Liaise with internal stakeholders as part of the deal making or alliance management process including R&D, legal, IP, finance, and senior management

Provide support to create, evaluate, and identify partnering and acquisition opportunities

Communicate progress on business development, business alliance activities to internal stakeholders and management

A good match:

MBA or PhD or comparable degree in life sciences

5-8 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare, with focus on business development, alliance management or project management work

Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong contract and governance management knowledge

Experience in building partnerships with global pharma partners, biotech companies and academics including drafting and negotiating of term sheets and contracts

Good understanding of regulatory pathways and reimbursement schemes in some key Asian countries

Experience in working in a highly cross-functional and international setup

Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken), other Asian language is a plus

Driven, “sleeves rolled up” approach to work, flexible, able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment as well as the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environment

Your benefits and remuneration:

If the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is XXX,XXX/year to XXX,XXX/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Compensation at other locations may vary significantly.

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 now 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.

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. 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.

We are looking forward receiving your application.

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Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Shanghai, China
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active BD&L & Strategic Planning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 50 comparable Associate Director BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 16 biopharma companies.

50Comparable roles tracked
38Currently active
16Companies hiring similar roles
11Countries represented

Salary context

21 of 50 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Inside Business Development Manager · AbbVie $27/hr – $48/hr (≈ $56,160–$99,840/yr)
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, Search & Evaluation (Immunology) · Novartis $160,300/yr – $297,700/yr
Peer group range $78,000 – $229,000 (median $163,850)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 50 comparable roles

United States23
China9
Germany5
Mexico4
India2
Switzerland2

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Seniority mix

50 of 50 peers have a known seniority level

Manager34
Associate Director15
Senior1

Therapeutic area mix

8 of 50 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Dermatology & Aesthetics3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Immunology2
Oncology1

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