🚀 Analyst / Associate Strategic Investments

Analyst / Associate Strategic Investments

Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 9802

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The Analyst / Associate Strategic Investments is a key member of BioNTech's global finance team. You will play an essential role in a high profile and business critical function that directly impacts BioNTech's mission. You will gain first-hand strategic and operational experience helping to build a leading global biotechnology company. You will work closely with BioNTech's leadership team to define and execute the company's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Financial modelling, valuations and long‑term financial planning
• Identify new growth opportunities, evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities and other special projects required to further develop our pipeline programmes
• Support in the negotiation and execution of strategic transactions (e.g. M&A, collaborations, licensing and equity investments)
• Contribute to the development of BioNTech's partnership and acquisition strategy and work closely with other team members to implement a comprehensive business development agenda
• Drive multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with other functions (e.g. Business Development, Legal, Business Alliances, R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing) to develop each business case
• Develop business cases for various partnership / investment opportunities, including business‑specific financial analysis (considering strategic, financial, legal and tax implications)
• Assist in prioritising the portfolio and aligning / planning resources accordingly
• Act as a strategic thinking partner to senior management and the Board in the development, refinement, formulation and execution of BioNTech's business and scientific strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from a leading academic institution
• At least 2 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, biopharma and/or comparable experience
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail
• Genuine interest in the biotech industry and understanding of its unique challenges and opportunities
• Team player with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of analytical tools and a track record of developing meaningful insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and handle time‑sensitive projects in multiple phases

Benefits

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
• Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
• Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
• Your life phases: Employer‑funded pension | Childcare

Application

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending your application via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team at +49 (0) 6131‑9084‑1291 (Monday‑Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET). 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.