Executive Director, Government Affairs, Market Access

BioNTech SE

Lead the development of government affairs and market access strategies in China for BioNTech. Shape and influence policy and regulatory changes in the healthcare sector while engaging with stakeholders.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeShanghai • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of government affairs and market access strategies for the China affiliate whilst inputting into global strategies to enhance the company’s footprint and reputation in GCN with a focus on oncology.
Shape and influence policy and regulatory changes and represent the company in high-level engagements with government agencies and industry associations.
Build and maintain relationships with payers, regulators, and policy makers to ensure optimal access for the BioNTech portfolio.
Drive successful submissions and negotiations through both CHI (private insurance market) and NRDL.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in Government Affairs, Policy, and Market Access roles in the pharma or biotech sectors.
Experience working within Global biotech and/or large pharmaceutical companies.
Deep understanding of China’s healthcare system including the healthcare policy, regulatory and market access environment.
Experience of interacting and engaging effectively with senior government officials and building relationships or coalitions with broad range of stakeholders (government, media, NGO, thought leaders and patient groups etc.)
Proven experience of demonstrating leadership and positive impact on public policy developments including successfully advocating public policy positions for China and complex organizations.
Mainland China experience.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Fluent in Mandarin and English.
BSc in Life sciences and/or Health Economics with advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

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Hard Skills & Tools

government affairsmarket access strategiespolicy advocacyregulatory changeshealthcare policystakeholder engagementnegotiationsubmissionshealth economicsoncology

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildinginfluencecollaborationstrategic thinkingengagementadvocacyinterpersonal skillscoalition building

Certifications

BSc in Life Sciencesadvanced degree in Health Economics