Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 8674

Associate Director External QC Network (m/w/d)

As Associate Director External QC Network (m/w/d) at BioNTech, you oversee the complete QC-panel from release testing to stability studies of our external products.

Your responsibilities are:

Representation of external/global QC as QC-lead in multidisciplinary project teams
Definition of the QC project strategy in multiple protein projects (ADC, mAb, bispesifics)
Overseeing QC-activities at multiple CDMOs and CROs to ensure delivery of QC-associated work packages
Act as technical expert for QC-CDMO oversight withing external QC
Participate in generation and approval of QC-related GMP-documentation
Management of full QC-value chain

What you have to offer.

University degree in a scientific/life-science-related field, PhD desirable
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in QC (ideally analytical development) within the pharmaceutical industry
Profound experience in CMC development, including commercialization
Experience in managing CDMOs globally
Solid analytical background with proteins and ADCs
Previous experience in a function leadership role is a plus
Strong communication as well as (self-)organizing skills
Fluent German and English (both oral and written) necessary

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

BioNTech, the story

At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company - we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases.

Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine.

Working at BioNTech means striving to achieve medical breakthroughs while growing your career in a meaningful way. Apply today and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world.

BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, romantic orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you!

BioNTech - As unique as you

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 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

Job ID 8674 (please always specify if you have any questions)

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Full-Time , Permanent

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Updated at 03/21/2025

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