Senior Manager, Scientific Engagement | Pharmacist (m/w/d)

BioNTech SE

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Oct 7, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is critical for driving Global Medical Affairs initiatives within the oncology and infectious diseases portfolios. The Senior Manager, Scientific Engagement will be responsible for the compliant execution of global scientific engagement activities, including managing global medical advisory boards, overseeing external funding programs (grants and sponsorships), and arranging engagement activities with key external experts, medical societies, and academic institutions. Daily tasks involve rigorous project management, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams (including Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial), and upholding global compliance standards. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred) and at least five years of experience in Medical Affairs, specifically managing external funding or advisory boards, demonstrating exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and compliance expertise to elevate the company's scientific leadership.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related field required. Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) strongly preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs
  • Significant experience managing external funding, expert engagement, or advisory boards
  • Experience engaging with external experts, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical societies, and academic institutions
  • Professional experience in planning and executing global advisory boards (Preferred)
  • Professional experience working in oncology (Preferred)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Role location is split between London, United Kingdom and Mainz, Germany.