Associate Director, Procurement - US Commercial & Medical (Berkeley Heights, NJ, US, NJ 07922)

New Jersey, US   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11779

About the role: 

The Associate Director, Commercial & Medical (US Local Support) is a strategic procurement and business partner responsible for enabling US Commercial and Medical activities through effective supplier management and sourcing execution.

The role operates within global procurement strategies, frameworks, and governance models, ensuring that local execution in the US is fully aligned with global guidelines while addressing market-specific needs. It drives value, compliance, and consistency across Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Services, and Medical Affairs.

Your contribution:

1. Strategic Business Partnering (Aligned to Global Frameworks)

Act as primary procurement partner for US Commercial and Medical stakeholders

Translate global category strategies and guidelines into effective local execution

Provide strategic input to ensure US requirements are reflected in global approaches

Support delivery across:

Commercial: Marketing, Communications, Events, Market Research & Data

Market Access & Commercial Services: Pricing, HEOR, external sales force, commercialization strategy

Medical Affairs: medical information, advisory boards, medical writing and patient engagement

2. Execution of Sourcing Strategies (Global-to-Local)

Execute sourcing activities in alignment with global category strategies and preferred supplier frameworks

Lead local RFPs, negotiations, and contracting within defined governance

Ensure consistent application of global tools, templates, and processes

Identify and escalate gaps between global strategies and local business needs

3. Supplier Management, Governance & Value Delivery

Manage the US supplier landscape in alignment with global supplier strategies, preferred vendor models and category objectives

Apply global procurement policies, governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management standards consistently in local execution

Ensure compliance with US healthcare requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with global standards

Drive supplier consolidation, standardization, innovation and continuous improvement in collaboration with global category teams

Deliver cost savings and value creation in line with global targets, supported by spend transparency, benchmarks, data and analytics

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, risk mitigation and overall supplier performance

A good match:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Procurement, Commercial or Medical support functions (Life Sciences preferred)

Strong understanding of US market combined with experience in global operating models

Proven ability to work in matrix organizations and balance global vs. local priorities

Your benefits and remuneration:

Expected Pay Range: $146,300 / year to $234,100 / 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.

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance

Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7

Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance

Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.

401(K) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs

Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives

Professional Development Programs

Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking

Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.

Home to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the "biotech supercluster" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem is the result of a model partnership between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation and driving the development of new therapies, medical devices, and diagnostics. As Cambridge’s thriving life sciences industry continues to evolve, the city remains a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, poised to shape the future of science and technology.

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

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