Associate Director, Clinical Trials
New Jersey, US; Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US | full time | Job ID: 9982
As Associate Director Clinical Trials, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of clinical trials, focusing on operational and administrative aspects. Your work will directly contribute to advancing BioNTech's mission by preparing and managing national and international projects while adhering to local laws, international guidelines (ICH-GCP), and company SOPs.
You will lead project teams, oversee third-party providers, and ensure timely delivery of services while fostering collaboration across departments. This role offers the opportunity to engage with multiple stakeholders and create solutions that drive progress in clinical trial operations.
Responsibilities:
- Leads 1 or more complex/large scale clinical trial/s in either early or late stage clinical development within a program (+8 years of experience)
- Leading communications, issue escalations and helping the teams within the program to further develop
- May have more junior trial managers reporting. Global study management experience needed
- Manages the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and vendor(s) as it relates to clinical program level deliverables
- Manages clinical study timelines for the program(s)
- Ensures inspection readiness throughout the clinical program lifecycle
- May be responsible for line management of one or more direct report
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or a university degree in a related field with experience in the health industry. Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or related industry with at least 4 years’ experience in Global Clinical Development working on cross-functional teams
- Knowledge and experience working with legislation and international guidelines (ICH-GCP/CFR) for the performance of clinical research projects
- Demonstrated experience with addressing regulatory inspections or internal process audits and drafting/reviewing responses to Health Authority and Ethics committee questions
- PMP or equivalent certification desirable
- Good communication and presentation skills both written and spoken inclusive of confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities (with some experience)
- Able to communicate strategy and decisions across different functions
Your Benefits:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 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
…and more! More details to be shared.
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