Senior Director, Global Patient Engagement, Advocacy & Excellence

BioNTech SE

Senior Director leading global patient engagement efforts at BioNTech. Responsible for embedding patient insights into organizational strategy and decision-making.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global patient engagement and advocacy, with a strong focus on integrating patient insights into strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and align with corporate goals.

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Patient EngagementPatient AdvocacyGlobal Program DevelopmentPeople LeadershipOncology Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Advanced Degree in Life SciencesClinical Development IntegrationProcess ImplementationMetrics DevelopmentTraining Development

Soft Skills

CoachingRelationship BuildingStrategic Decision Making

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalPatient-Centric CultureEthical StandardsInternational Patient Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Director Global Patient Engagement & Excellence is accountable for expanding and elevating the company’s patient-centric culture worldwide.
This role supports best-in-class processes across all geographies, implements tools, and metrics that ensure excellence in execution, and embeds patient insights into strategic decision making across the organization.
Reporting to the VP Head of Global Medical Affairs or the ED International Markets, this role will partner closely with U.S. Patient Engagement & Advocacy, other Medical Affairs roles, Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, Legal/Compliance, and regional teams to ensure patients’ voices meaningfully shape our science, strategy, and solutions.
Build and execute a global patient engagement roadmap that aligns with corporate goals and complements.
Identify, prioritize, and cultivate relationships with international patient organizations, advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders; serve as the primary point of contact for ex-U.S. partners or key international organisations.
Co-create patient-focused initiatives (e.g. education and research collaborations) that drive mutual value and improve patient outcomes.
Ensure worldwide consistency in messaging, positioning, and ethical standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, public health or related field (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc) required; MBA or additional degree in health policy, bioethics, or social sciences is a plus.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in patient engagement, patient advocacy, or closely related roles within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
Demonstrated success in establishing and/or scaling global (ex-U.S.) patient engagement or advocacy programs and systematically integrating patient insights into clinical development and related decision making.
Proven track record of developing and implementing processes, training, and metrics that drive excellence, transparency, and compliance.
People leadership experience (direct and/or matrix) with a strong track record of coaching and developing talent.
Experience collaborating with oncology-focused patient organizations and/or advocacy groups.

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.