BioNTech SE
Germany, Mainz am Rhein
Medical Director Clinical Development (Infectious Diseases)
Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany | full time | Job ID:10513 Are you passionate about advancing medicine to unlock the full potential of the immune system against infectious diseases? Join BioNTech as a Medical Director in Clinical Development and play a key role in defining and executing the global development strategy for cutting-edge programs. Reporting to the VP of Clinical Development for Infectious Diseases, you will lead a cross-functional team to drive innovation in the design and execution of clinical trials that impact patient lives and shape BioNTech’s rapidly expanding pipeline. This exciting role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to our mission while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Your contribution
In this role, you will:
Define the strategy and oversee the global execution of assigned Infectious Diseases programs, ensuring timely delivery
Steer cross-functional teams, including Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Biostatistics, providing clinical guidance for innovative solutions
Guide the development and operationalization of Target Product Profiles, shaping clinical and submission plans
Take ownership of clinical trials, leading protocol development, medical monitoring, and analysis for groundbreaking therapies
Innovate trial design and accelerate program development to improve patient outcomes using advanced methodologies such as digital endpoints and PRO/HEOR tools
Ensure comprehensive medical oversight, collaborating with Medical Safety and Pharmacovigilance teams to assess risks and establish Risk Management Plans
Represent BioNTech to external stakeholders, including health authorities, investigators, and industry partners
You are a strong fit for this role if you have:
An MD or MD-PhD with a robust clinical background in infectious diseases (board certification a plus)
Multiple years of experience in early- to late-stage vaccine or therapeutic development within the industry
Expertise in clinical trial strategy, design, and execution, including Phase I/II/III studies and regulatory submissions
In-depth knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH, and GCP guidelines, with prior interaction with regulatory agencies preferred
Strong leadership capabilities, including experience managing cross-functional matrices and delivering results within deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Angeboten: vor 1 Woche(n)