London, United Kingdom; Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11272
About the Role:
The (Senior) Director Global Medical Affairs is a senior individual contributor and strategic leader responsible for major medical workstreams, key strategic pillars, or important components of an oncology asset strategy. This role shapes medical direction within its remit, leads matrix collaboration, and often represents Medical Affairs in cross-functional discussions, but does not serve as the formal leader of the MAT in this role architecture.
Your Contribution:
- Lead major workstreams or strategic pillars within an oncology asset, indication, or disease-area strategy.
- Translate scientific and clinical data into strategic recommendations, medical priorities, and differentiated scientific positioning within assigned scope.
- Define or co-lead evidence generation priorities for specific pillars such as scientific communications, insight generation, publications, HEOR integration, or launch-related medical planning.
- Represent Medical Affairs in relevant cross-functional forums and drive alignment across key stakeholders.
- Support development and refinement of medical plans and key scientific narratives.
- Partner closely with Development, GPS, Scientific Communications, Publications, HEOR, and country or regional medical teams.
- Coach junior colleagues and contribute to functional capability building.
A Good Match:
Education and qualifications
- MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent scientific / clinical qualification required.
- Strong oncology expertise required for Senior and Executive levels; relevant oncology experience required for Associate level.
- Additional leadership training or broad cross-functional experience is advantageous.
Experience
- Significant experience in oncology Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or a related strategic medical role in pharma or biotech.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex workstreams and influence matrix stakeholders.
- Experience in global or regional matrix organizations.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to synthesize complex data into action.
Core competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Deep oncology knowledge
- Influence without authority
- Cross-functional leadership
- Data interpretation and synthesis
- Prioritization and judgment
- Executive communication
Leadership expectations
- Leads with clarity, accountability, and collaboration.
- Drives alignment across complex stakeholders.
- Develops junior colleagues and role-models BioNTech values.
Decision-making authority
- High degree of autonomy within workstream or pillar scope.
- Makes strategic recommendations and operational decisions within assigned remit.
- Escalates end-to-end MAT or franchise trade-offs to the Executive Medical Director / MAT Leader or VP as appropriate.
Key interactions
- Senior Global Medical Affairs colleagues
- Clinical Development
- Global Product Strategy
- HEOR
- Publications
- Scientific Communications
- US and International Medical teams
- Regulatory, Compliance, and Legal
Travel requirements
- Moderate to significant travel may be required for cross-functional meetings, congresses, and scientific engagement.
Your benefits and remuneration:
If the position is filled in the US, the Director Expected Pay Range is $168,100/year to $268,700/year and Senior Director Expected Pay Range is $198,900/year to $318,300/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Compensation at other locations may vary significantly.
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.
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.
How to apply:
Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.
Please note:
Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. 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. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
We are looking forward receiving your application.
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