Associate Director Global Supplier Qualification (Mainz, RP, DE, 55131)
About this opportunity
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11849
About the role:
As Associate Director Global Supplier Qualification you help ensure that suppliers and contract manufacturers meet the quality standards needed for late-stage clinical studies and commercial supply. Your work supports the reliable delivery of products that contribute to BioNTech’s mission. You partner with teams across Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, as well as external suppliers. From qualification and audits to change assessments and governance, you help keep supplier oversight clear, consistent and effective.
Your contribution:
Lead qualification and oversight of suppliers and contract manufacturers for late-stage clinical studies and commercial products, in line with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice requirements
Plan and lead supplier audits, document findings and coordinate follow-up actions with suppliers and internal experts
Support project teams with supplier qualification for Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical studies
Assess supplier notifications, including changes, deviations and risk assessments, and coordinate claims with suppliers and subject matter experts
Maintain supplier records in Veeva and represent Supplier Quality in governance meetings, contract manufacturer reviews and cross-functional forums
Coordinate supplier quality topics across local and global Quality, Qualified Persons, Supply Chain, Clinical Trial Supply Management and Manufacturing Science and Technology
A good match:
A degree in life sciences, such as chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or an equivalent field.
At least 8+ years of professional experience in a similar role within a GMP/GDP environment.
Qualification as a GMP and GDP lead auditor, with demonstrated experience leading supplier audits
Strong expertise in Veeva eQMS and supplier qualification processes.
Strong Experience managing contract manufacturers and other outsourced GMP service providers, including across manufacturing, quality control or supply chain.
Experience supporting products through late-stage development, registration, commercialization and commercial supply
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
Strong coordination and communication skills to align internal stakeholders and external partners on supplier quality topics
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11849 (please always specify if you have any questions)
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Note for applications within Europe: Please note that if you wish to claim travel expenses incurred in connection with an in-person interview, we are obliged to carry out a sanctions list check*. This is carried out by our partner, HireRight. Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if this sanctions list check does not yield any matches. Reimbursement can be made provided that the check is successfully completed.
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