Senior Director Global Quality Inspection Preparedness and Compliance Excellence
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11850
About the Job:
In this global leadership role, you will drive enterprise-wide inspection preparedness and strengthen BioNTech auditor capabilities required for internal as well as external audits. You will advance GxP compliance maturity and help ensure sustained inspection readiness.
Your Contribution:
- Lead the global GMP compliance program, advising cross-functional teams on regulatory expectations and emerging trends.
- Define and drive the inspection readiness framework, standards and roadmap for internal sites and CDMOs.
- Lead cross-functional readiness programs and mock inspections; assess gaps, define remediation plans and track implementation to maintain a consistent state of control ahead of authority inspections.
- Establish and oversee the global auditor excellence framework, including auditor selection, qualification and performance oversight. Ensure consistent audit practices, tools, standards and performance measures.
- Advance auditor excellence through strategic development initiatives, project assignments, shadowing and training programs. Ensure compliance training requirements are met and build world-class audit and inspection expertise.
- Establish and oversee the CDMO inspection readiness framework, including audit planning, findings management and escalation. Implement risk-based scoring and preventive measures to proactively reduce quality and supply chain risks.
A Good Match:
- You hold an advanced degree in life sciences or pharmacy.
- You bring extensive GxP experience and a strong track record of supporting and leading health authority inspections.
- You have in-depth expertise in global quality systems (10+ years) and you can translate regulatory expectations into practical, effective approaches across a complex organization.
- You have a proven track record in CDMO oversight, including the ability to strengthen inspection readiness and proactively address quality and supply chain risks.
- You are an excellent stakeholder manager who builds trusted relationships and works effectively across functions, sites and external partners.
- You communicate confidently in English and can engage clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
- 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!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11850 (please always specify if you have any questions)
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