Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Development Pipeline

Open for hire at one of the following locations – Cambridge Erie Street, London, Mainz City - Haus A. - Job ID: 7618

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Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Development Pipeline

Your purpose in this position is to lead all regulatory activities required for the development of investigational medicinal products toward marketing authorization for global markets.

Your tasks:

1. Act as global regulatory lead for assigned development projects, including concomitant development of diagnostics if relevant, and define and execute Regulatory Strategy from clinical development up to (including) Marketing Authorization.
2. Plan, prepare and conduct interactions with national authorities and supra-national agencies (e.g. MPA, PEI, EMA, FDA, as well as WHO when relevant) in the scope of product development incl. market authorization.
3. Define regulatory content of regulatory applications and dossiers for product development, marketing authorization and maintenance. Activities include coordination of preparation, writing and reviewing of documents and dossiers (e.g. briefing books).
4. Set up, adjust and continuously optimize regulatory processes and interfaces (internal and external). Supervision of vendors active in regulatory affairs on behalf of BioNTech.
5. Regulatory Intelligence: Monitor changes and evolution in the regulatory landscape for therapeutics and/or diagnostics; analyze the impact of drug/device changing regulations for BioNTech's products; collect, evaluate and disseminate relevant regulatory updates on competitors' developments.

What you have to offer:

1. University degree in natural sciences (medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, biology or equivalent) followed by 10+ years of experience in the development of biological and/or advanced therapies/gene therapy products preferable; vaccine development experience a plus.
2. Team-oriented and solution-oriented mindset is expected.
3. Experience in regulatory strategy planning and proven ability to plan, coordinate and lead activities.
4. Experience in the field of biological products preferable.
5. Knowledge of multidisciplinary functions involved in drug development.
6. Business fluent English is a must.

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 are 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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This vacancy is to be hired at one of the following locations –Cambridge Erie Street, London, Mainz City - Haus A . Apply now for your preferred job and location through our careers site.

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