Medical Director, Lung Focus

BioNTech SE

Medical Director focusing on advancing strategies for BioNTech's oncology portfolio. Leading medical affairs and contributing to successful product launches while managing cross-functional relationships.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBerkeley Heights • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,100 - $268,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement innovative medical affairs strategies and plans for BioNTech’s oncology portfolio
Provide expert medical and scientific insights to cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Safety
Develop and execute impactful medical education strategies, programs, and materials targeted at healthcare professionals
Act as a medical/scientific spokesperson at advisory boards, educational events, and internal meetings
Build and maintain relationships with external experts, medical societies, and patient advocacy groups in oncology
Offer medical input into clinical development plans, study protocols, and operational documents to ensure alignment with goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, advanced degree in medicine or science (PhD, PharmD)
6 plus years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry specializing in oncology
Proven US oncology commercial launch experience
Strong knowledge of oncology disease biology and therapeutic landscape; breast/women’s cancers experience preferred
Exceptional communication skills with a collaborative mindset suited for a global matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple timelines/projects while maintaining attention to detail.

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

medical affairs strategiesclinical developmentregulatory affairsoncology portfoliomedical education strategiesstudy protocolsoperational documentsoncology disease biologytherapeutic landscapecommercial launch experience

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborative mindsetattention to detailrelationship buildingproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePhDPharmD