Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance

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London, United Kingdom | full time | Job

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

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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.

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of , copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

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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. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘Hire Right’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech‑Recruiter.

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