Director - Commercial Launch Logistics Management US

About the Role

As the Commercial Logistics Lead for US Distribution, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring BioNTech's successful market entry and commercialization efforts in the United States. Reporting to the Director of Regional Logistics Operations US, you will lead the development and operational readiness of our logistics and distribution network. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring seamless product launches, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with BioNTech's mission to improve global health through innovative therapies. This role offers a dynamic environment where cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution are key to success.

Contribution

• Drive the end-to-end implementation and operational readiness of the US distribution network, including onboarding and managing specialty distributors and logistics partners
• Act as the primary logistics interface for the US Commercial organization, aligning commercial strategies with operational execution
• Lead the setup and integration of Lead-to-Cash (L2C) processes, ensuring smooth order fulfillment, invoicing flows, and data integration
• Establish logistics processes, SOPs, and governance structures required for US market entry and commercialization
• Oversee regulatory compliance across all US states, including acting as (or managing) the Designated Representative for state licenses under DSCSA regulations
• Manage operational implementation of warehouse and transportation setups to ensure GDP compliance and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, 8 plus years in pharmaceutical or biotech logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations within the US market
• Proven expertise in setting up or scaling distribution networks involving 3PLs, specialty distributors, group purchasing organizations, or wholesale channels
• Strong understanding of US state licensing requirements and experience as a Designated Representative (License Holder)
• Solid knowledge of GDP requirements, warehousing operations in regulated environments, and specialty distribution networks
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated project leadership skills across complex implementations involving multiple stakeholders

Pay

Expected Pay Range: $168,100/year to $268,700/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance).

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Contact

If you are inspired and want to join our team of pioneers and bright, open minds, please contact jobs@biontech.de with reference to the job ID.