Senior Manager Scientific Engagement | Life Scientist (m/w/d)

BioNTech SE

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Oct 27, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This critical role supports Global Medical Affairs initiatives across oncology and infectious diseases portfolios, focusing on enhancing the company's scientific leadership and accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of global medical advisory boards, ensuring valuable insights are gathered to support clinical development. A major focus includes implementing and managing global grants and sponsorship processes, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Day-to-day work involves arranging and managing engagement activities with key external experts (KOLs), medical societies, and academic institutions to drive evidence generation and collaborative research. Success requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams. Candidates must possess a strong background in Medical Affairs, significant experience in external funding management, and deep expertise in global compliance standards.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • 5 or more years of experience in Medical Affairs
  • Significant experience in 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)
  • Proven track record of successful grant and sponsorship program management (Preferred)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The role is located in London, United Kingdom and/or Mainz, Germany.