Director, CMC Materials for Individualized Cancer Vaccines | Pharmacist (m/w/d)

BioNTech SE

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Nov 6, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This Director role in Mainz, Germany, demands strategic leadership and coordination of a cross-functional team focused on the lifecycle management of materials for individualized cancer therapeutics. The incumbent will develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure raw material and component supply chain robustness, quality, and regulatory compliance (GMP) across clinical trials and commercial production. Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire material lifecycle, facilitating collaboration across critical functions like Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs, and mitigating risks associated with material supply and scalability. The position requires proven leadership in a matrix organization, deep expertise in biopharmaceutical materials management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a crucial opportunity to enable the seamless transition from research to commercial manufacturing of innovative cancer vaccines.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in a scientific field; advanced degree (MSc, PhD) strongly preferred.

Experience

  • At least 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Minimum of 5 years specializing in materials management
  • Proven leadership experience in a matrix organization
  • Hands-on responsibility as a direct line manager (hiring, coaching, evaluating, and developing team members)
  • Demonstrated ability to drive effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Preferably, experience with RNA or DNA-based products

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Strong intercultural competence; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks; must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.