Executive Director, Clinical Science
About The Position
As Executive Director of Clinical Science you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to advancing clinical development at BioNTech. You will shape the vision, mission, and culture of the department while driving innovation across early and late-phase clinical studies. As a member of the Global Development Leadership Team, your leadership will ensure high-quality delivery of protocols, data packages, and process improvements that impact our pipeline and portfolio success. In this role, you will champion clinical trial innovation, foster cross-functional collaboration, and establish best practices to support BioNTech’s mission. Your contributions will directly influence organizational goals while cultivating an environment that emphasizes scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with over 15 years of related experience in clinical development leadership roles
- Proven track record in managing clinical teams accountable for delivering portfolios of studies with measurable results.
- Strong leadership presence with expertise in talent strategies, process improvement initiatives, financial acumen, and enterprise mindset.
- Ability to foster scientific excellence while promoting teamwork, adaptability, execution quality, and effective communication within teams.
- Recognized internally and externally as an expert in clinical science with strong mentoring/coaching abilities to develop team members’ skills further.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs while navigating organizational changes effectively to achieve results amidst uncertainty.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning for clinical science resources, talent development, succession planning, and retention strategies.
- Build a collaborative environment focused on learning and professional growth for Clinical Scientists across the department.
- Oversee portfolio management to ensure consistency in clinical deliverables across programs while advancing quality assurance initiatives.
- Champion innovative approaches such as decentralized trials, real-world data applications, generative AI tools, and novel study designs.
- Develop metrics to track output trends associated with protocol development for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance with GCP guidelines while fostering a culture focused on quality across BioNTech.
- Represent the Clinical Science function in cross-functional activities including due diligence for incoming assets or business development initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
