Medical Director Clinical Development; Infectious Diseases

Medical Director Clinical Development (Infectious Diseases)

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Mainz, Germany;
London, United Kingdom;
Munich, Germany | full time | Job

Are you passionate about advancing medicine to unlock the full potential of the immune system against infectious diseases? Join BioNTech as a Medical Director in Clinical Development and play a key role in defining and executing the global development strategy for cutting‑edge programs. Reporting to the VP of Clinical Development for Infectious Diseases, you will lead a cross‑functional team to drive innovation in the design and execution of clinical trials that impact patient lives and shape BioNTech’s rapidly expanding pipeline.

This exciting role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to our mission while thriving in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

• Define the strategy and oversee the global execution of assigned Infectious Diseases programs, ensuring timely delivery
• Steer cross‑functional teams, including Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Biostatistics, providing clinical guidance for innovative solutions
• Guide the development and operationalisation of Target Product Profiles, shaping clinical and submission plans
• Take ownership of clinical trials, leading protocol development, medical monitoring, and analysis for groundbreaking therapies
• Innovate trial design and accelerate program development to improve patient outcomes using advanced methodologies such as digital endpoints and PRO/HEOR tools
• Ensure comprehensive medical oversight, collaborating with Medical Safety and Pharmacovigilance teams to assess risks and establish Risk Management Plans
• Represent BioNTech to external stakeholders, including health authorities, investigators, and industry partners

• An MD or MD‑PhD with a robust clinical background in infectious diseases (board certification a plus)
• Multiple years of experience in early‑ to late‑stage vaccine or therapeutic development within the industry
• Expertise in clinical trial strategy, design, and execution, including Phase I/II/III studies and regulatory submissions
• In‑depth knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH, and GCP guidelines, with prior interaction with regulatory agencies preferred
• Strong leadership capabilities, including experience managing cross‑functional matrices and delivering results within deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
• Your growth:
  Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | Linked In Learning
• Your value:
  Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle:
  Company bike
• Your mobility:
  Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
• Your life phases:
  Employer‑funded pension | Childcare

Apply to our Mainz, Germany;
London, United Kingdom;
Munich, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131‑9084‑1291 (Monday‑Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

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