Associate Director, Procurement - US Commercial & Medical
BioNTech•Berkeley Heights, NJ
•$146,300 - $234,100•Onsite
About The Position
The Associate Director, Commercial & Medical (US Local Support) is a strategic procurement and business partner responsible for enabling US Commercial and Medical activities through effective supplier management and sourcing execution. The role operates within global procurement strategies, frameworks, and governance models, ensuring that local execution in the US is fully aligned with global guidelines while addressing market-specific needs. It drives value, compliance, and consistency across Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Services, and Medical Affairs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Procurement, Commercial or Medical support functions (Life Sciences preferred)
- Strong understanding of US market combined with experience in global operating models
- Proven ability to work in matrix organizations and balance global vs. local priorities
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Act as primary procurement partner for US Commercial and Medical stakeholders
- Translate global category strategies and guidelines into effective local execution
- Provide strategic input to ensure US requirements are reflected in global approaches
- Support delivery across: Commercial (Marketing, Communications, Events, Market Research & Data), Market Access & Commercial Services (Pricing, HEOR, external sales force, commercialization strategy), Medical Affairs (medical information, advisory boards, medical writing and patient engagement)
- Execute sourcing activities in alignment with global category strategies and preferred supplier frameworks
- Lead local RFPs, negotiations, and contracting within defined governance
- Ensure consistent application of global tools, templates, and processes
- Identify and escalate gaps between global strategies and local business needs
- Manage the US supplier landscape in alignment with global supplier strategies, preferred vendor models and category objectives
- Apply global procurement policies, governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management standards consistently in local execution
- Ensure compliance with US healthcare requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with global standards
- Drive supplier consolidation, standardization, innovation and continuous improvement in collaboration with global category teams
- Deliver cost savings and value creation in line with global targets, supported by spend transparency, benchmarks, data and analytics
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, risk mitigation and overall supplier performance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
