Associate Director Safety Data Analyst

BioNTech; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in London seeks an Associate Director Safety Data Analyst. This role involves strategic data analysis to support medical safety and pharmacovigilance efforts. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing medical breakthroughs.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Employer-funded pension

Childcare

Company bike

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, EMA, GCP, GVP, and ICH guidelines.
• Proven expertise in conducting medical safety data assessments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, delivering strategic safety data analysis.
• Implement and improve the safety analytics platform ensuring data integrity.
• Support the organization of comprehensive safety data catalogues.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

SQL proficiency

Python

R

Knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations

Education

Master's degree in life sciences or related fields

Tools

Visualization tools

Cloud computing platforms

Job description

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Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany | full time | Job ID:10162

As the Associate Director Safety Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role within the Medical Safety and Pharmacovigilance department at BioNTech, serving as the primary contact for Safety Strategy Leads, Safety Physicians, and Safety Scientists. Your expertise in strategic data analysis will transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving informed decision-making for regulatory submissions and shaping the safety profiles of BioNTech’s innovative product portfolio.
In addition to supporting safety teams with strategic safety data analysis, the Associate Director is responsible for the implementation and continuous improvement of BioNTech's in-house analytics platform within a cross-functional setting. This platform enables safety teams to efficiently perform signal management and benefit-risk management activities. Furthermore, the Associate Director ensures the platform evolves by delivering innovative data solutions that enhance medical safety and pharmacovigilance data assessments.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for Safety Strategy Leads, Safety Physicians, and Safety Scientists, delivering strategic safety data analysis. Prepare and present actionable insights from complex datasets to enable efficient, data-driven decision-making for signal management, benefit-risk assessments, and medical scientific/pharmacovigilance evaluations.
• Implement, validate, and continuously improve BioNTech’s in-house safety analytics platform, ensuring reliability, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Support the creation and maintenance of comprehensive safety data catalogues to ensure organized, accessible, and well-governed safety data management practices.
• Drive initiatives for data automation, leverage artificial intelligence, and deliver innovative solutions to enhance safety analytics processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all safety data analytics activities align with FDA, EMA, GCP, GVP, and ICH regulatory standards.

What you have to offer

• Master’s degree in life sciences, computational sciences, data sciences, or related fields (doctorate preferred).
• Multiple years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech data analysis and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations (GCP, GVP) and FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
• Proven expertise in conducting medical safety and pharmacovigilance data assessments within validated computer systems.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python or R, experience with visualization tools as well as familiarity with cloud computing platforms.
• Excellent English communication skills to engage stakeholders and translate data insights into actionable recommendations.

It's our priority to support you:

• Your flexibility: flexible hours |vacation account
• 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 life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germanylocation 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 10162(please always specify if you have any questions)

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