BioNTech
(Senior) Director Global Medical Affairs
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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 leading major medical workstreams, key strategic pillars, or important components of an oncology asset strategy.
This role:
- Shapes the medical direction within its remit
- Leads matrix collaboration and frequently represents Medical Affairs in cross-functional discussions
- Does not serve as the formal leader of the MAT (Medical Affairs Team) 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
- Differentiated scientific positioning within the assigned scope
- Define or co-lead evidence generation priorities, including:
- Scientific communications
- Insight generation
- Publications
- HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) integration
- Launch-related medical planning
- Represent Medical Affairs in relevant cross-functional forums and drive alignment across key stakeholders
- Support the development and refinement of medical plans and key scientific narratives
- Partner closely with:
- Development
- GPS (Global Product Strategy)
- Scientific Communications
- Publications
- HEOR
- Country or regional medical teams
- Coach junior colleagues
- Contribute to functional capability building
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Education and Qualifications
- MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent scientific/clinical qualification required
- Strong oncology expertise required for Senior/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
- 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 with the 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 the assigned remit
- Escalates end-to-end MAT or franchise trade-offs to the:
- Executive Medical Director
- MAT Leader
- VP (as appropriate)
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Key Interactions
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(Internal)
- Senior Global Medical Affairs colleagues
- Clinical Development
- Global Product Strategy
- HEOR
- Publications
- Scientific Communications
- US and International Medical teams
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(External/Legal/Compliance)
- Regulatory
- Compliance
- Legal
Travel Requirements
Moderate to significant travel may be required for:
- Cross-functional meetings
- Congresses
- Scientific engagements
Remuneration & Benefits
(US-based role participate expected pay ranges)
- Director: $168,100/year to $268,700/year
- Senior Director: $198,900/year to $318,300/year
Package includes: ✅ Base salary ✅ Annual bonus (variable, tied to performance) ✅ Equity (variable, dependent on company and individual performance) ✅ Competitive benefits package (varies by location) ✅ Additional BioNTech-led wellbeing and diversity programs
Note: Compensation may vary significantly at other locations.
How to Apply
Apply via BioNTech’s online form, submitting:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of ID
- Copies of degree and professional certificates
- Motivation letter
- Contact details
⚠ Important:
- Only applications via the online form will be considered
- Background check via HireRight will be conducted as part of the process
- Considered applicants will be informed; details handled directly by BioNTech-Recruiter.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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