Executive Director, Clinical Science

BioNTech SE

Executive Director of Clinical Science leading dynamic team at BioNTech. Shaping vision and advancing clinical development in innovative ways.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeLondon • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $245,000 - $392,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive remuneration packages
variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical developmentportfolio managementquality assuranceprotocol developmentmetrics developmentdecentralized trialsreal-world data applicationsgenerative AI toolsstudy design

Soft Skills

leadershiptalent developmentprocess improvementfinancial acumenteamworkadaptabilityexecution qualityeffective communicationmentoringcoaching

Certifications

PhDPharmDMD