Director, Commercial Supply Chain Readiness

BioNTech SE

Global Supply Chain Launch Manager driving US market launches at BioNTech. Leading development and implementation of supply chain processes for product lifecycle management.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,100 - $268,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive market launches for Supply Chain with focus on US
Develop a comprehensive SCM-launch framework incl. process and organizational blueprints
Create and implement effective launch processes and supply chain readiness plans in alignment with product lifecycle management, QA, RA and Commercial, MA and sales
Build strong collaboration and governance frameworks with alliance partners for ADC pipeline commercialization
Act with the SCM Launch- and Projects-team as SPOC for the different Product Teams
Support developing O2C implementation in line with BioNTech’s standards and practices
Maintain a deep understanding of Speciality Distribution and retail pharmacy channels
Oversee Tech Transfers for SCM and communicate impacts on Planning and Material Management
Provide best practices to enhance the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Advance drug shortage process
Lead, mentor, and develop the SCM launch and governance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8-10 years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry distribution and trade management.
Understanding of US commercial and government healthcare environment, understand of ex-US distribution.
Proven track record in developing and managing supply chains for product launches
Extensive experience in commercial supply chain management for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)
Profound understanding of O2C processes incl. related outsourcing strategies
Excellent project management skills to plan, lead, and complete complex projects effectively in dynamic environments
Exceptional communication skills with experience in cross-functional stakeholder management
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementproject managementO2C processesSales & Operations Planning (S&OP)commercial supply chain managementdrug shortage processprocess developmentorganizational blueprintstech transfersproduct lifecycle management

Soft Skills

communication skillsstakeholder managementleadershipmentoringcollaborationgovernanceteam developmentorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability