Director R&D Program Management

Core responsibilities:

• Align regional trial execution activities and project deliverables with global program and pipeline objectives
• Provide program management leadership for regionally led early stage (first in human) programs, including daily operations, prioritization, and risk management
• Drive strategic planning and execution to enable smooth transition of regional programs into global development pathways
• Manage executive-level stakeholders including discussing strategic plans, progress updates, milestone data for informed strategic decision-making

This role has a direct impact on the successful advancement of BioNTech's R&D pipeline, contributing to medical breakthroughs that improve the health of people worldwide by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field; PhD or equivalent preferred
• 8-10+ years of experience in managing drug development programs within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Excellent expertise in the drug development process of pharmaceuticals
• Profound therapeutic knowledge of immuno-oncology
• Experience working within global-regional operating models
• High proficiency with digital PM/portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Planisware, Smartsheet, Tableau/PowerBI)

BioNTech offers competitive remuneration packages determined by the specific role, location of employment, and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. The company is committed to the wellbeing of team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of their diverse employee base.

BioNTech is a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival, with a focus on addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases.