Director, R&D Program Management

BioNTech SE

Director of R&D Program Management overseeing global drug development at BioNTech. Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring project success from planning to execution.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,100 - $268,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the efficient end-to-end management of global R&D Programs and/or drug platforms at all development stages
Lead program/drug platform management activities incl. planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, decision-making support
Co-lead the development of program/drug platform strategy together with program/platform lead and core team to drive programs through milestones
Ensure integration and execution across all functional areas in delivering the program’s or drug platform development´s goals and team’s success (scope, budget, time, quality)
Support commercial / licensing / partnering / intellectual property activities related to the programs/drug platforms as needed
Facilitate strong cross-functional communication by building working relationships across the organization
Help drive a culture of achievement and accountability within teams
Lead the implementation of new processes and process improvement initiatives within and beyond R&D Program Management department
Lead/contribute to global drug development structure initiatives and cross-functional processes ensuring swift and seamless transition of assets through different development phases
May build, lead and develop dedicated Project/Program Management teams incl. resource management, guiding, supervision, coaching, developing team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor/Masters in medicine, human biology, biology, biochemistry or a comparable field
Demonstrated track record of professional experience in managing programs in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Excellent expertise in the drug development process incl. manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
Profound therapeutic knowledge in the areas of immunology, immuno-oncology, or infectious diseases
Excellent, targeted communication and experience in lateral leading of complex cross-functional program teams in a matrix environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority, motivate with enthusiasm and develop productive working relationships with key stakeholders
Process oriented, yet flexible. Able to create and drive process while also recognizing when flexibility is needed
Proven track-record in implementing system/process improvements and change initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive remuneration packages
a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program ManagementDrug Development ProcessProject ManagementResource ManagementProcess ImprovementChange ManagementBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceStrategic PlanningDecision-Making Support

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityMotivational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Development