Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs

BioNTech SE

Senior Director Global Medical Affairs leading oncology asset strategies at BioNTech. Responsible for major workstreams, strategic pillars, and cross-functional collaboration within the field of oncology.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeCambridge • Maryland, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $168,100 - $268,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead major workstreams or strategic pillars within an oncology asset, indication, or disease-area strategy
Translate scientific and clinical data into strategic recommendations and medical priorities
Define or co-lead evidence generation priorities for specific pillars such as scientific communications, insight generation, publications, HEOR integration, or launch-related medical planning
Represent Medical Affairs in relevant cross-functional forums and drive alignment across key stakeholders
Support development and refinement of medical plans and key scientific narratives
Partner closely with Development, GPS, Scientific Communications, Publications, HEOR, and country or regional medical teams
Coach junior colleagues and contribute to functional capability building

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent scientific / clinical qualification required
Strong oncology expertise required for Senior and Executive levels; relevant oncology experience required for Associate level
Significant experience in oncology Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or a related strategic medical role in pharma or biotech
Demonstrated ability to lead complex workstreams and influence matrix stakeholders
Experience in global or regional matrix organizations
Strong strategic thinking and ability to synthesize complex data into action

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration packages
Health benefits
Annual bonus
Equity options

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Hard Skills & Tools

oncology expertiseevidence generationscientific communicationsinsight generationpublicationsHEOR integrationmedical planningdata synthesisclinical development

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencestrategic thinkingcoachingalignment

Certifications

MDPharmDPhD