Director* Lifecycle Management
Open for hire at one of the following locations – Mainz K1. - Job ID: 5995
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Director* Lifecycle Management
As Director* Lifecycle Management, you are responsible for leading life cycle management activities for projects/products including triggering and monitoring of initiatives related to the project/product (e.g. establish COGS roadmaps and product supply strategy, define CMC team collaboration during commercial life cycle...).
Your main responsibilities are:
- Drive strategic decisions and present project proposals to senior management (e.g. board members, board meetings...)
- Lead international Product teams with up to 20 members
- Lead Product Supply Lifecycle Management activities for 2-3 projects/products including product supply strategy (propose product allocations)
- Lead and drive product supply launch activities to enable day 1 launch supplies
- Coordinate projects & activities that have direct impact on product margin (e.g. establish TPC roadmap) and product supply of respective projects/products.
- Identify, articulate and report key risks and opportunities, drive risk mitigation plans and escalation to management (e.g. management board)
- Act as first point of contact for product supply and LCM activities within BioNTech and/or with partners as applicable
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and visionary individual, ideally with the following characteristics:
• Business degree (Master/Diploma), preferably in biology, chemistry, physics, Life Sciences or business administration
• At least 5+ years of professional experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industries within quality, production, supply chain, project management or other functions
• Proven experience in the management of technical projects or collaborations in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience to develop strategic plans in support of organizational goals and strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others internally and externally
• Ability to communicate clear and target-oriented with internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively work and lead cross-functional, international teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Fine combination of strategic and operational/hands-on ability
• Highly motivated, flexible, creative and well-organized individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial and intercultural mindset with strong project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a highly agile and fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English and German
Benefits for you
BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.
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