Senior Administrative Assistant

BioNTech•Cambridge, MA

20h•$85,700 - $137,100•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Administrative Assistant, you will support leaders in Business Development and Alliance Management and Human Resources, helping them focus on work that supports BioNTech’s mission to develop innovative immunotherapies. You will coordinate schedules, travel, information, and meeting follow-up across functions and time zones. The role involves close collaboration with senior leaders and administrative colleagues, working remotely with some on-site presence and handling sensitive matters with discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or comparable experience, including substantial experience independently supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Strong skills in calendar and meeting management, travel coordination, expense reporting, and prioritizing competing requests.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Experience coordinating and managing travel and expenses.
Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, discretion, and strong attention to detail.
A collaborative, proactive approach and ability to work independently and across teams, functions, and time zones.

Nice To Haves

Life sciences or international experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience in human resources or external partnerships.
Experience with the Concur travel and expense system.

Responsibilities

Manage leaders’ complex calendars, travel, itineraries, and expenses across time zones.
Coordinate administrative support and coverage with colleagues to maintain consistent, efficient operations across both functions.
Maintain shared sites, organizational records, contact lists, and meeting memberships, ensuring accurate access and version control.
Protect confidential business, partnership, and employee information, and route sensitive requests to the appropriate leader.
Coordinate service requests with internal teams and process confidentiality agreements.
Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, communicate action items, and track follow-up for the Global Human Resources Business Partner Unit.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance.
Pre-tax HSA and FSA and DCRA spending accounts.
Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7.
Parental and childbirth leave and family planning assistance.
Sitterstream virtual tutoring and childcare membership.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, bereavement, holidays (including floating holidays), and year-end U.S. shutdown.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance programs.
Wellbeing incentive platforms and incentives.
Professional development programs.
Commuting allowance and subsidized parking.
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
Annual bonus and equity, variable and dependent on company and individual performance.