Medical Director Clinical Development (Infectious Diseases)
Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany | full time | Job ID:10513About the role
Your contribution
In this role, you will:- 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 operationalization 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
A good match
- 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 Benefits:
- Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
- Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn 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 now - We look forward to your application!
Job ID 10513 (please always specify if you have any questions)
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