[Remote] Director, Global Clinical Operations (US Remote)

March 7, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BioNTech SE is a company dedicated to transforming patient lives through innovative therapies. As the Director of Global Clinical Operations, you will lead clinical development operations across therapeutic platforms, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical trials and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners. Responsibilities • Lead one or multiple therapeutic platforms within BioNTech's pipeline, ensuring consistent execution across compounds and vendors • Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal departments, external vendors, and global partners to align strategies and achieve operational goals • Develop portfolio documents such as oversight plans, process developments (including Trial RACI), and SOPs to streamline operations • Supervise adherence to regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, and internal procedures while ensuring proper training for team members • Provide operational insights into feasibility studies, timeline planning, and arenaflex estimations during clinical program development • Act as a key escalation point for platform-level challenges while delivering innovative solutions for operational hurdles • Manage resource forecasting and allocation for clinical studies across programs while overseeing CTM/CTS staff recruitment, mentoring, training, and compliance Skills • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; PMP certification desirable • Minimum 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry with 8+ years leading global clinical development teams • Proven ability to foster cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to achieve shared goals • Profound knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and legislation for clinical research projects; experience addressing regulatory inspections or audits • Strong communication skills with confident presentation abilities; fluent in English • Advanced project management skills including risk management, performance monitoring, teamwork, and problem-solving • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to managing ambiguity in dynamic environments • Experienced in building high-performing teams through talent development, coaching, and fostering trust • PMP certification desirable Benefits • Competitive remuneration packages • Benefits in support of our diverse employee base Company Overview • At BioNTech we understand that every cancer patient’s tumor is unique and therefore each patient’s treatment should be individualized. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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