Associate Director, CMC Manufacturing Technologies (Shanghai, SH, CN, 200050)

Shanghai, China Type not listed
Manufacturing & CMC Associate Director

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About this opportunity

Shanghai, China   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11697

The Associate Director CMC Manufacturing Technologies is a key member of a global CMC team and will be responsible for leading tech transfer processes from one CDMO to another across different continents during the clinical stage. 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:

Lead the tech transfer of clinical-stage processes from one CDMO to another, including project planning, risk assessment, and oversight of transfer activities

Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans for tech transfer projects

Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful technology transfer

Serve 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)

Establish and cultivate strong relationships with CDMO partners, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Represent CMC internally in the Supplier Relationship Team.

Lead 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.

Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, issues and CDMO performance

What you have to offer:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field, advanced degree preferred

Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 5 years of experience in technology transfer and/or CDMO management

Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets and timelines

Knowledge of GMP regulations and requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Expertise in the development and manufacturing of protein-based therapeutics and ADCs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong intra-cultural expertise and fluency in English, both written and verbally

Your benefits and remuneration:

If 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.

Compensation at other locations may vary significantly.

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

We are looking forward receiving your application.

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Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Shanghai, China
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 638 comparable Associate Director Manufacturing & CMC roles across 87 biopharma companies.

638Comparable roles tracked
591Currently active
87Companies hiring similar roles
34Countries represented

Salary context

214 of 638 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · Associate Director Packaging Development · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $182,070/yr – $235,620/yr
Peer group range $0 – $208,845 (median $150,600)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 638 comparable roles

United States375
India79
Ireland30
United Kingdom15
Netherlands15
Switzerland13

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Seniority mix

638 of 638 peers have a known seniority level

Senior315
Manager241
Associate Director82

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 638 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Respiratory1

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