Senior Director, Oncology Medical Affairs
About the role
As Senior Director of Oncology Medical Affairs at BioNTech, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing medical strategies that advance our oncology portfolio. Your expertise will contribute directly to our mission of transforming science into survival by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer. Collaborating across diverse teams in a dynamic and innovative environment, you will help drive impactful solutions for healthcare providers and patients. This is your opportunity to lead initiatives that make a meaningful difference while growing your career with a company committed to revolutionizing medicine.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive medical affairs strategies for our oncology portfolio
- Provide expert medical and scientific guidance to cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, commercial, and market access
- Develop impactful medical education programs and materials tailored for healthcare providers
- Represent BioNTech as a key medical spokesperson for our oncology portfolio
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, medical societies, and patient advocacy groups in oncology
- Collaborate on clinical development plans and study protocols to ensure alignment with medical needs
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent)
- Proven experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (minimum 10 years), including successful oncology commercial launches
- Expertise in oncology with strong familiarity with current treatment landscapes; experience in Endometrial/Breast cancers or Lung/GI oncology indications is highly preferred
Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively while fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Experience in developing educational programs and publications such as abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
Pay
Expected Pay Range: $320,000/year to $379,000/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Schedule
Full-time position based in New Jersey, US.