Director, Commercial Supply Chain Readiness

About the role:

New location: Berkely Heights, NJ

As our Global Supply Chain Launch Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that BioNTech’s upcoming launch products are delivered to market with precision, quality, and efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to advancing our mission of revolutionizing healthcare through innovative solutions.

In this role, you will lead the development of a multi-year supply chain roadmap, foster collaboration with alliance partners, and drive governance structures for commercialization efforts. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping processes, readiness plans, and steering our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to align with lifecycle management goals. Join us in creating a future where science leads to healthier lives.

Your contribution:

• Drive market launches for Supply Chain with focus on US
• Develop a comprehensive SCM-launch[HA1.1][MA1.2] framework incl. process and organizational blueprints
• Create and implement effective launch processes and supply chain readiness plans in alignment with product lifecycle management, QA, RA and Commercial, MA and sales
• Build strong collaboration and governance frameworks with alliance partners for ADC pipeline commercialization
• Act with the SCM Launch- and Projects-team as SPOC for the different Product Teams
• Support developing O2C implementation in line with BioNTech’s standards and practices
• Maintain a deep understanding of Speciality Distribution and retail pharmacy channels
• Oversee Tech Transfers for SCM and communicate impacts on Planning and Material Management
• Provide best practices to enhance the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Advance drug shortage process
• Lead, mentor, and develop the SCM launch and governance team

A good match:

• Minimum of 8-10 years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry distribution and trade management.
• Understanding of US commercial and government healthcare environment, understand of ex-US distribution.
• Proven track record in developing and managing supply chains for product launches
• Extensive experience in commercial supply chain management for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)
• Profound understanding of O2C processes incl. related outsourcing strategies
• Excellent project management skills to plan, lead, and complete complex projects effectively in dynamic environments
• Exceptional communication skills with experience in cross-functional stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

Expected Pay Range: $168,100/year to $268,700/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). *Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Your Benefits

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.

Located in the BioHealth Capital Region near Washington DC and ranked among the top biopharma hubs in the country, Gaithersburg, Maryland offers a unique and diverse cluster across industry, government, and academia for top talent and scientific innovation. As a pivotal player within the life sciences community, Gaithersburg is distinguished by its robust infrastructure and strategic location near the nation’s capital. The city’s strategic significance is amplified by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that cater to the rigorous demands of the life sciences industry; Gaithersburg’s manufacturing sector is defined by advanced technologies and complies with the most stringent regulatory standards, ensuring the production of high-quality pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. In the coming years, Gaithersburg will continue to be a vital contributor to the future of medical science and technology.

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply for our Gaithersburg, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.

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