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

BioNTech SE

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Aug 1, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves supporting key strategic initiatives in Oncology & Infectious Diseases, including global medical affairs advisory boards, external funding, and expert engagement. The manager will work closely with the Scientific Engagement Lead and various cross-functional teams like Global Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, and Global Clinical Development. Day-to-day tasks include managing advisory boards, engaging with external experts, overseeing grants and sponsorships, and supporting congress activities. The position requires strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance expertise to ensure all initiatives align with company strategy and regulatory standards, ultimately elevating scientific leadership and accelerating innovative therapies. This is a 1-year maternity leave replacement position.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs
  • Significant experience in managing external funding, expert engagement, and advisory boards
  • Experience engaging with external experts, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical societies, and academic institutions

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • 1-year maternity leave replacement position.