Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job ID: 10151

About the role:
As an Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance at BioNTech, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our clinical development activities. You will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team that fosters innovation and collaboration while maintaining a proactive, risk-based quality strategy. Join us to make an impact in a fast-paced environment that values transparency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Your contribution:

• Establish and implement proactive, risk-based Quality Strategies for assigned clinical trials
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify risks, investigate deviations, and develop robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) with effectiveness checks
• Maintain inspection readiness through dashboards outlining key quality aspects related to milestones
• Ensure adequate quality oversight of clinical activities with external partners such as CROs
• Facilitate Health Authority inspections preparation, support mock inspections, and oversee CAPA completion post-inspection
• Mentor team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within BioNTech

A good match:

• University degree in life sciences
• 5–8 years of experience in a Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-regulated environment; 3–5 years in Quality Assurance (QA)
• Key understanding of global regulations and guidelines such as ICH, FDA, EMA related to clinical trial development
• Proficiency in managing escalations and CAPA advisement; inspection management experience preferred
• Strong collaborative skills within cross-functional global teams; effective external stakeholder engagement
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); computer literacy including MS Office and electronic quality management systems

Your Benefits:
BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply:
Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your 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.

BioNTech, the story
At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company – we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases. Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine.

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, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.