Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs – 2-year contract

BioNTech SE

Associate Director for Global Medical Affairs focusing on COVID-19 vaccine initiatives. Collaborating with international teams to develop scientific content and strategies.

Posted 7/18/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scientific content and medical strategies in the field of COVID-19 and infectious diseases, with strong analytical skills to interpret clinical trial data and generate insights for stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Advanced Degree In Life SciencesExperience In Pharmaceutical Or Biotech IndustryKnowledge In Infectious Diseases And VaccinesProject Management SkillsExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific Content DevelopmentCritical Appraisal Of Scientific PublicationsClinical Trial Data AnalysisMedical Affairs AnalysisEvidence GenerationMedical Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Team CollaborationClinical Development StrategiesPost-Marketing Activities

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityTeam IntegrationCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

COVID-19Infectious DiseasesVaccinesMedical AffairsClinical DevelopmentRegulatory AffairsPharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryStakeholder EngagementFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scientific content in the field of COVID-19.
Develop scientific material for internal training and external engagement activities with key stakeholders based on most recent data.
Generate insights on unmet medical need based on scientific publications, conferences and new clinical development strategies in the therapeutic area.
Provide Medical Affairs analysis for developing medical strategies for specific assets/indications in the BNT portfolio.
Support evidence generation and global clinical/medical-driven studies in close collaboration with our partners.
Provide medical input to cross-functional teams.
Work closely with local Medical Affairs associates to ensure alignment of global medical strategy with local insights and requirements.
Work closely with clinical development and regulatory affairs teams to ensure alignment of medical strategies and clinical development plans.
Analyze and interpret clinical trial data and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide medical expertise to support product launch and post-marketing activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in life sciences or related field required (MD, PharmD, or PhD).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Strong knowledge in the field infectious diseases and vaccines.
Strong knowledge in the critical appraisal of scientific publications.
Excellent project management skills and proven business insight, critical thinking, ability to excel in cross functional team setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Agile and able to cope with a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and to act as an integrator and work across multiple functions is essential.
Willingness to travel (20%).

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.