Director R&D Program Management APAC

Shanghai, China   |   full time   |   Job ID: 9917 

The Director R&D Program Management APAC provides strategic program leadership for regionally led drug development activities and early stage (first in human) development programs, ensuring seamless integration with global development strategies and corporate processes. 
Acting as the primary interface between global and regional drug development operating models, this position drives connectivity, alignment, and execution excellence to maximize value creation and accelerate BioNTech’s pipeline delivery across APAC countries.
This role requires strategic thinking beyond individual programs, strong leadership, collaboration, and exceptional stakeholder management. It has a direct impact on the successful advancement of BioNTech’s R&D pipeline

Your main responsibilities are:

• Align regional trial execution activities and project deliverables with global program and pipeline objectives
• Ensure timely data flow and connectivity to global development plans and decision making processes
• Provide program management leadership for regionally led early stage (first in human) programs, including daily operations, prioritization, and risk management
• Drive strategic planning and execution to enable smooth transition of regional programs into global development pathways, ensuring alignment with long term company objectives, pipeline strategy, and corporate processes
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges to maintain compliance and accelerate timelines
• Drive governance processes for prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for regional early stage programs
• Manage executive-level stakeholders including discussing strategic plans, progress updates, milestone data for informed strategic decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders globally and across the APAC region
• Serve as the primary interface between global and regional drug development operating models
• Drive connectivity, alignment, and execution excellence across functions and regions
• Ensure global alignment while maintaining strong local presence and operational execution

What you have to offer:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field; PhD or equivalent preferred
• 8 -10+ years of experience in managing drug development programs within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Excellent expertise in the drug development process of pharmaceuticals
• Advanced project-management methodologies; PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is a plus
• Profound therapeutic knowledge of immuno-oncology
• Experience working within global–regional operating models
• Strong background in strategic planning, cross functional leadership, and complex program execution.
• Strong decision making skills with the ability to anticipate risks, manage ambiguity, and drive solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and manage diverse stakeholder groups across regions and cultures
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence without authority, motivate with enthusiasm and develop productive working relationships with key stakeholders
• High proficiency with digital PM/portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Planisware, Smartsheet, Tableau/PowerBI).
• Process-orientation and ability to create and drive processes while also recognizing when flexibility is needed
• Proven track-record in implementing process improvements and change initiatives
• Ability to balance regional operational realities with global strategic priorities
• Experience translating local regulatory, cultural, and operational insights into globally relevant strategies

Your Benefits:

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.

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.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

We are looking forward receiving your application.