Associate Director / Director, Global Generative AI

BioNTech SE•Berkeley Heights, NJ

65d•$150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Associate Director / Director, Global Generative AI will establish and scale BioNTech's generative AI capabilities to support its upcoming global Oncology launches. This leader will drive the vision, design, and deployment of generative AI solutions across commercial functions, ensuring cutting-edge use of large language models and adjacent technologies. This role is highly visible, directly shaping how BioNTech leverages AI for transformational impact in commercial operations.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 3+ years in Generative AI-focused roles.
Expertise across multiple generative AI domains, including RAG, fine-tuning, LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, and agent-based architectures required.
Proven track record of deploying LLMs in enterprise/commercial settings, with measurable business outcomes.
Strong programming background (Python required) and familiarity with ML/LLM frameworks.
Experience with pharma commercial data (launches, next-best action, RWE) strongly preferred.
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors/partners, and deliver at scale.
Strong executive presence with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Define and execute BioNTech's generative AI strategy, roadmap, and governance across commercial functions.
Design and implement enterprise-grade generative AI solutions (mandatory), including:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for knowledge management and customer support.
Fine-tuning and domain adaptation of LLMs for pharma/oncology use cases.
Prompt engineering and optimization frameworks.
Agentic architectures for workflow automation.
Build and maintain a library of generative AI use cases across marketing, sales, market access, and medical affairs.
Ensure compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape for generative AI in healthcare.
Drive large-scale adoption and change management, ensuring strong business impact and user satisfaction.
Partner with global commercial teams, affiliates (US, Germany, etc.), IT, and senior leadership to align generative AI initiatives with strategic business needs.
Monitor KPIs, ROI, and solution performance to ensure ongoing operational success.
Serve as BioNTech's thought leader in generative AI, advising executives and influencing the company's AI innovation agenda.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
401(K) Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
Professional Development Programs
Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance