Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Director Global Product Strategy - Lung Cancer Therapies

at BioNTech

🏢 About BioNTech

BioNTech is a pioneering biotechnology company that gained global recognition for developing the first FDA-approved mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. The company is now leveraging its mRNA platform technology to revolutionize cancer treatment, with a focus on individualized immunotherapies. Working at BioNTech offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of oncology innovation within a company that has demonstrated rapid clinical translation capabilities.

About This Role

As Senior Director of Global Product Strategy for Lung Cancer Therapies, you would lead the strategic direction for BioNTech's lung cancer portfolio, including pipeline assets and potential commercial products. This role involves shaping global launch strategies, market access planning, and cross-functional leadership across clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams to bring transformative lung cancer treatments to patients worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing clinical trial data updates for lung cancer programs, leading cross-functional strategy sessions with clinical development and medical affairs teams, analyzing competitive intelligence on emerging lung cancer therapies, and developing global market access plans. You would also spend time mentoring junior strategy team members and preparing executive presentations on portfolio strategy for senior leadership.

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🎯 Who BioNTech Is Looking For

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in oncology product strategy, with specific expertise in lung cancer therapeutics (NSCLC/SCLC) and recent experience in immuno-oncology or targeted therapies
  • Proven track record of leading global launch strategies for oncology products, including experience with market access, pricing, and reimbursement in major markets (US, EU, Japan)
  • Deep understanding of the competitive lung cancer landscape, including knowledge of current standard of care, emerging biomarkers, and competitive pipeline assets
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience with ability to influence clinical development decisions and align R&D with commercial strategy

📝 Tips for Applying to BioNTech

1

Quantify your impact on previous lung cancer product launches - include specific metrics like market share gains, formulary access percentages, or revenue milestones achieved

2

Demonstrate knowledge of BioNTech's specific lung cancer pipeline (e.g., BNT116, other candidates in development) and how your experience aligns with their clinical development stage

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Highlight experience with mRNA-based therapies or novel modalities, as this differentiates BioNTech from traditional oncology companies

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Showcase your understanding of the unique challenges in lung cancer market access, including biomarker testing infrastructure and payer landscape

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Emphasize global experience, particularly with European markets where BioNTech has strong operations, in addition to US market expertise

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with lung cancer product strategy and how it addresses BioNTech's pipeline needs", 'Examples of successfully navigating complex regulatory and market access environments for oncology products', "Your ability to bridge scientific innovation with commercial strategy, given BioNTech's technology-focused approach", "Alignment with BioNTech's mission of individualized cancer therapies and how you've contributed to personalized medicine initiatives"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → BioNTech's current oncology pipeline with focus on lung cancer candidates and their development stages
  • → Recent partnerships and collaborations in oncology (e.g., with Regeneron, Genentech) and how they impact lung cancer strategy
  • → BioNTech's individualized neoantigen-specific immunotherapy (iNeST) platform and its application to lung cancer
  • → The company's commercial infrastructure build-out post-COVID and how it's being leveraged for oncology launches

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a global launch strategy for a novel mRNA-based lung cancer therapy with potential companion diagnostics?
2 What are the key market access challenges for lung cancer immunotherapies in the US vs. EU markets, and how would you address them?
3 How would you approach competitive positioning against established PD-1/L1 inhibitors in the NSCLC space?
4 Describe your experience influencing clinical development decisions to optimize commercial potential while maintaining scientific integrity
5 How would you build and lead a global product strategy team focused on both near-term launches and long-term pipeline shaping?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic oncology experience without specific lung cancer expertise or recent immuno-oncology knowledge
  • Focusing only on commercial experience without demonstrating ability to understand and influence clinical development
  • Lack of global perspective or experience limited to only one major market
  • Failure to demonstrate knowledge of BioNTech's specific technology platform and how it differs from traditional approaches

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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