Global Medical Affairs Team and Asset Leader
BioNTech SE
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Senior (or Director) Global Medical Affairs lead for an oncology asset, responsible for strategic medical workstreams and scientific positioning within specified indications. Responsibilities include translating clinical data into strategic insights, defining evidence generation priorities, developing medical plans, and representing Medical Affairs in cross-functional forums; mentoring junior staff and fostering stakeholder alignment. Requirements: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent; extensive experience in oncology Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related fields, with demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed global organizations. Core skills include strategic thinking, deep oncology knowledge, influence, cross-functional leadership, data synthesis, and executive communication. Leadership entails autonomous decision-making within workstreams, escalating broader trade-offs to senior leadership. High-value specifics: oncology therapeutic area, global scope, moderate to significant travel, and involvement across scientific communications, HEOR, Publications, and regulatory interfaces. The role is based across multiple international locations (UK, US, Germany) and involves strategic contribution rather than direct line management.