Executive Director Manufacturing Network QA

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to ensure GxP-compliant operation of the global manufacturing network
• Drive site and network changes while ensuring consistent steering and reporting with a focus on quality health and compliance
• Steer and guide escalation and critical remediation activities across the manufacturing network
• Strategically lead site-specific compliance to meet regional and country requirements in alignment with global standards
• Act as the key representative for Quality Assurance in critical internal and external manufacturing decision forums
• Provide strong leadership to a team of Site Quality Heads and Quality Assurance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degrees like MSc, PhD, or MBA are highly desirable)
• Extensive experience in Quality Assurance, GxP compliance, and manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record of managing global manufacturing networks and leading large-scale strategic initiatives
• Significant experience steering external manufacturing networks and managing diverse modalities
• Demonstrated success in executing commercial product launches from a Quality Assurance perspective
• Familiarity with international regulatory landscapes, including China, Singapore, Europe, and the USA
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in direct disciplinary team management and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Flexibility: Flexible hours and vacation account
• Growth: Digital learning, performance and talent development, leadership development, and LinkedIn Learning
• Value: Opportunities to shape and impact the organization within a culture of equality
• Health and Lifestyle: Company bike and support for your full potential
• Mobility: Job ticket and Deutschlandticket
• Life Phases: Employer-funded pension and childcare support

About the Company

BioNTech is a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. We are a community of innovators and scientists working to address high medical needs, such as cancer and infectious diseases, to improve health worldwide.