BioNTech
Senior Director, Safety Sciences Lead
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Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany | full time | Job ID: 10990
About the role:
As a Senior Director, Safety Sciences Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our innovative products and shaping strategies that align with BioNTech’s mission to revolutionize healthcare. You will lead a dedicated team of Safety Scientists, oversee critical safety functions, and collaborate across global departments to ensure compliance and scientific excellence. Your work will directly contribute to advancing our portfolio and delivering groundbreaking therapies to patients worldwide.
Your contribution:
- Guide safety teams in developing strategies and providing expert input for new marketing authorizations (e.g., BLA, MAA)
- Oversee safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk management activities to ensure timely evaluation and mitigation of safety issues
- Ensure high-quality medical safety contributions to clinical and regulatory documents across portfolio products
- Build and lead a high-performing Safety Sciences team while fostering cross-functional collaboration and scientific excellence
- Collaborate with global teams in R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and external stakeholders to align on safety strategies
- Balance resources effectively within the Safety Sciences team in partnership with Safety Strategy Leads
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A good match:
- Proven expertise in leading safety functions for new global marketing authorizations (e.g., BLA, MAA)
- Strong experience in safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk management practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams in a global environment with high-quality outcomes
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders such as CROs and Health Authorities
- A strategic mindset with a focus on scientific excellence and compliance
Your Benefits:
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.
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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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