BioNTech Posted August 21, 2026

(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Northern California & Nevada (CA, NV, HI) (San Francisco, CA, US, 94110)

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About this opportunity

West Coast & Sierra, US   |   full time   |   Job ID: 10725

About the role:

As an Oncology Medical Science Liaison and the representative of BioNTech's Oncology Medical Affairs department, your main role will be to establish collaborations with external healthcare professionals/ experts, scientific opinion leaders and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based medical and scientific information about our oncology/solid tumor R&D portfolio.

Your contribution:

Develop and execute a strategic vision for the territory, including mapping key accounts and planning impactful medical engagements aligned with medical objectives.

Cultivate partnerships with academic centers, centers of excellence, and integrated care systems to drive regional impact.

Act as member of BioNTech's US field-based scientific/medical expert team delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from U.S. healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Development of partnerships with investigators, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals through scientific, evidence-based communication and education.

Support and identify U.S. clinical trial sites and opportunities aligned with the overall oncology strategy.

Documentation and communication of actionable insights collected in the field to relevant internal stakeholders.

Provide input, support and/or attendance at prioritized oncology conferences, medical educational programs, advisory boards and trainings.

Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interactions, and compliance and safety reporting aligned with local policies.

A good match:

Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO or PhD preferred) with 3-5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).

Working therapeutic knowledge of gynecologic malignancies/breast cancer and/or lung/GI oncology indications (with established HCP/external expert network).

Preferred locations: San Francisco, Las Vegas

External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.

Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.

Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs, with good understanding of clinical trials/protocols and drug development lifecycle management.

Commitment to the highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, incl. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.

Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications.

Willingness and ability for frequent travel and driving within territory (50-70%).

Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record required. Must be able to travel by automobile to customer locations within the assigned territory.

Expected Pay Range: $146,300 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.

Your Benefits:

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.

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

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.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
San Francisco, Canada
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 377 comparable Senior Medical Affairs roles across 64 biopharma companies.

377Comparable roles tracked
360Currently active
64Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

112 of 377 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 $146,300/yr – $234,100/yr
Lowest disclosed · Principal Strategic Medical Writer · AbbVie $109,500/yr – $208,500/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East · IQVIA $230,000/yr – $280,000/yr
Peer group range $159,000 – $255,000 (median $186,375)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 377 comparable roles

United States218
China50
Germany16
India15
United Kingdom9
Japan9

+ 23 more countries

Seniority mix

377 of 377 peers have a known seniority level

Senior275
Associate Director86
Principal16

Therapeutic area mix

117 of 377 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology51
Neuroscience17
Rare Disease13
Dermatology & Aesthetics12
Cardiovascular / CVRM8
Immunology6
Vaccines & Infectious Disease3
Respiratory3
Ophthalmology3
Gastroenterology1

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