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Open for hire at one of the following locations – Mainz K1, Cambridge Erie Street. - Job ID: 7778
Join our team of pioneers!
As a part of our team of more than 5.000 pioneers, you will play a key role in developing solutions for some of the most crucial scientific challenges of our age. Within less than a year, we were able to develop our COVID-19 mRNA vaccine following the highest scientific and ethical standards – writing medical history.
We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people's lives.
Director* R&D Program Management
We broaden the universe of patients, improving the success rate and exploiting the full potential of the immune system. Through your innovation, passion and unity with your colleagues you can become a pioneer in our Global R&D Program Management team, at the heart of aligning all functions to bring our science to survival.
At BioNTech, you will be responsible for the efficient end-to-end management of our global R&D Programs and/or drug platforms at all development stages and the contribution to further advancements of R&D Program Management and drug development processes.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Co-lead the development of program strategy together with program lead and core team to drive programs through milestones
- Ensure integration and execution across all functional areas in delivering the program’s development goals and the team’s success (scope, budget, time, quality)
- Support commercial / licensing / partnering / intellectual property activities related to the programs/ drug platforms as needed
- Facilitate strong cross-functional communication by building working relationships across the organization
- Help drive a culture of achievement and accountability within teams
- Lead the implementation of new processes and process improvement initiatives within and beyond R&D Program Management department
- Lead/contribute to global drug development structure initiatives and cross-functional processes ensuring swift and seamless transition of assets through different development phases
What you have to offer.
- Bachelor/Master degree or PhD in medicine, human biology, biology, biochemistry or a comparable field
- Demonstrated track record of professional experience in managing programs in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent expertise in the drug development process incl. manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
- Profound therapeutic knowledge in the areas of immunology, immuno-oncology
- Excellent, targeted communication and experience in lateral leading of complex cross-functional program teams in a matrix environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority, motivate with enthusiasm and develop productive working relationships with key stakeholders
- Process oriented, yet flexible. Able to create and drive process while also recognizing when flexibility is needed
- Proven track-record in implementing system/process improvements and change initiatives
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.
Click here to find out more about what we do, the careers we offer and also the benefits we provide.
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.
This vacancy is to be hired at one of the following locations – Mainz K1, Cambridge Erie Street . Apply now for your preferred job and location through our careers site .
*BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!
Work experience
- Product Owner / Product Manager
- General Project Management
Languages
- English