Senior Director, Regional Medical Science Liaisons

BioNTech SE

. Lead, inspire, and develop a team of exceptional Oncology MSLs across the Western US .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeSouthwest Coast • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $198,900 - $318,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, inspire, and develop a team of exceptional Oncology MSLs across the Western US
Build and develop a high-performing MSL team—recruiting top Oncology MSL talent, onboarding with intention, and providing coaching that fuels continual growth.
Strengthen partnerships across the oncology landscape, including scientific experts, investigators, research groups, and key external stakeholders.
Serve as a player-coach, maintaining select territory or account responsibilities to stay close to the field and model best practices.
Guide MSL team strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with broader medical plans and organizational objectives.
Foster excellence in documentation, compliant field medical activities, and industry-standard practices.
Identify and elevate key insights, trends, and unmet needs to help shape medical strategy and inform clinical development.
Act as a trusted point of escalation for field-related issues, collaboration needs, and HR matters.
Champion a culture of integrity, agility, and cross-functional collaboration across Medical Affairs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO)
7+ years’ Oncology MSL experience, including 3+ years leading people
Expertise in solid tumors, with strong preference for experience in Women’s Oncology (e.g., breast, gynecologic cancers) and lung cancer.
Proven ability to lead remote, distributed field teams with empathy, clarity, and accountability.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience supporting clinical research, navigating healthcare compliance, and guiding medical strategy.
Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and communicate insights that influence decision-making.
Willingness to travel 50-70% in a field-based role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
…and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Oncology MSL experiencesolid tumors expertiseclinical research supporthealthcare compliance navigationmedical strategy guidancesynthesis of scientific informationdecision-making influence

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcommunicationpresentationstakeholder engagementempathyclarityaccountabilitycross-functional collaboration

Certifications

PhDPharmDMDDO