Senior Director Safety Sciences Lead

BioNTech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in London is seeking a Senior Director, Safety Sciences Lead to ensure product safety and develop strategies aligned with their mission to revolutionize healthcare. The role involves leading Safety Scientists, overseeing critical safety functions, and collaborating globally to maintain compliance. Strong experience in safety surveillance and risk management is required. This position contributes to advancing their innovative portfolio and delivering groundbreaking therapies to patients around the world.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in leading safety functions for new global marketing authorizations (e.g., BLA, MAA).
• Strong experience in safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams in a global environment with high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Guide safety teams in developing strategies and providing expert input for new marketing authorizations.
• Oversee safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk management activities.
• Ensure high-quality medical safety contributions to clinical and regulatory documents.

Skills

Leading safety functions for new global marketing authorizations

Safety surveillance

Risk management

Cross-functional team management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

About the role: As a Senior Director, Safety Sciences Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our innovative products and shaping strategies that align with BioNTech’s mission to revolutionize healthcare. You will lead a dedicated team of Safety Scientists, oversee critical safety functions, and collaborate across global departments to ensure compliance and scientific excellence. Your work will directly contribute to advancing our portfolio and delivering groundbreaking therapies to patients worldwide.

Locations: Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany | full time | Job ID: 10990

Your contribution

• Guide safety teams in developing strategies and providing expert input for new marketing authorizations (e.g., BLA, MAA)
• Oversee safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk management activities to ensure timely evaluation and mitigation of safety issues
• Ensure high-quality medical safety contributions to clinical and regulatory documents across portfolio products
• Build and lead a high-performing Safety Sciences team while fostering cross-functional collaboration and scientific excellence
• Collaborate with global teams in R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and external stakeholders to align on safety strategies
• Balance resources effectively within the Safety Sciences team in partnership with Safety Strategy Leads

A good match

• Proven expertise in leading safety functions for new global marketing authorizations (e.g., BLA, MAA)
• Strong experience in safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk management practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams in a global environment with high-quality outcomes
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders such as CROs and Health Authorities
• A strategic mindset with a focus on scientific excellence and compliance

About BioNTech

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. Availability and specifics of benefits vary by location and are subject to company policy and applicable law.

How to apply

Apply now by sending your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, and 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.

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Equal Opportunity

BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic. We are an equal opportunity employer.