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This involves collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure a seamless and efficient technology transfer. The role also includes serving as the operative CDMO manager, overseeing day-to-day operations at the CDMO, and ensuring compliance with company policies and business requirements. Additionally, the Associate Director CMC Manufacturing Technologies will lead CMC due diligence activities, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of the development program and appropriate identification and reporting of risks. Your main responsibilities are:\nLead the tech transfer of clinical-stage processes from one CDMO to another, including project planning, risk assessment, and oversight of transfer activities\n\nDevelop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans for tech transfer projects\n\nCollaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful technology transfer\n\nServe as the project-specific primary point of contact for the CDMO, managing the onboarding and day-to-day operations and ensuring that all activities are in compliance with company policies and contractual requirements (scope of work)\n\nEstablish and cultivate strong relationships with CDMO partners, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Represent CMC internally in the Supplier Relationship Team.\n\nLead CMC due diligence teams during the evaluation of China-based development programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate all aspects of the program and identify and report risks appropriately.\n\nProvide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, issues and CDMO performance\n\nWhat you have to offer:\nBachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field, advanced degree preferred\n\nMinimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 5 years of experience in technology transfer and/or CDMO management\n\nStrong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets and timelines\n\nKnowledge of GMP regulations and requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing\n\nExpertise in the development and manufacturing of protein-based therapeutics and ADCs\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders\n\nAbility to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment\n\nStrong intra-cultural expertise and fluency in English, both written and verbally\n\nYour benefits and remuneration:\nIf the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is XXX,XXX/year to XXX,XXX/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. \nCompensation at other locations may vary significantly. \nBioNTech 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.\nNote: 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.\nHow to apply:\nApply 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.\nPlease note:\nOnly 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. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. 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