Alexandra Sontheimer-Phelps

Alexandra Sontheimer-Phelps is a highly experienced professional in the biotech and medical research sectors, currently serving as Manager of Competitive Intelligence and Medical Insights at BioNTech SE since August 2023. Previously, Alexandra held the position of Senior Associate in Corporate Development and New Product Planning at Jounce Therapeutics, where responsibilities included delivering strategic intelligence, conducting comprehensive disease landscape assessments, and leading the development of a competitive intelligence database. Prior roles encompass significant research contributions at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering as a Staff Scientist and earlier research positions at notable institutions such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Alexandra obtained a PhD in Molecular Medicine from the University of Freiburg, complementing extensive hands-on experience in both laboratory research and corporate environments.