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Reporting to the Director of Regional Logistics Operations US, you will lead the development and operational readiness of our logistics and distribution network. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring seamless product launches, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with BioNTech's mission to improve global health through innovative therapies. This role offers a dynamic environment where cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution are key to success.\nYour Contribution:\nDrive the end-to-end implementation and operational readiness of the US distribution network, including onboarding and managing specialty distributors and logistics partners\nAct as the primary logistics interface for the US Commercial organization, aligning commercial strategies with operational execution\nLead the setup and integration of Lead-to-Cash (L2C) processes, ensuring smooth order fulfillment, invoicing flows, and data integration\nEstablish logistics processes, SOPs, and governance structures required for US market entry and commercialization\nOversee regulatory compliance across all US states, including acting as (or managing) the Designated Representative for state licenses under DSCSA regulations\nManage operational implementation of warehouse and transportation setups to ensure GDP compliance and scalability\nA Good Match:\nBachelor's degree, 8 plus years in pharmaceutical or biotech logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations within the US market\nProven expertise in setting up or scaling distribution networks involving 3PLs, specialty distributors, group purchasing organizations, or wholesale channels\nStrong understanding of US state licensing requirements and experience as a Designated Representative (License Holder)\nHands-on experience with Lead-to-Cash (L2C) processes, system integrations (e.g., ERP, EDI), and commercial launch readiness\nSolid knowledge of GDP requirements, warehousing operations in regulated environments, and specialty distribution networks\nEntrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated project leadership skills across complex implementations involving multiple stakeholders\nJoin us in shaping the future of healthcare by building scalable logistics operations that ensure patients receive life-changing therapies efficiently.\nYour remuneration:\nExpected 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.\nInspired? Join our team of pioneers and bright, open minds. From our founders to our scientists to our business professionals, we think out-the-box, believe in ourselves, work agile and stand accountable.\nTogether, we usher in a new era of immunotherapies and work on realizing our vision.\nDo you have any questions?\nPlease contact  with reference to the job ID.\nBioNTech, our story.\nAt BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company - we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to\nrevolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. 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