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Director, Clinical Vendor Management & Performance Optimization

BioNTech SE
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; New Jersey, US | full time | Job ID: 11334

About the Role:

As the Director, Clinical Vendor Management & Performance Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring BioNTech's clinical operations achieve excellence. By establishing strong vendor relationships and driving performance improvements, your work will directly impact our mission to revolutionize medicine and improve global health.

You will lead efforts to optimize vendor performance and cost efficiencies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate services seamlessly. Join us in shaping a dynamic, innovative work environment where your contributions will be key to achieving our ambitious goals.

Your Contribution:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement
  • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance through KPIs and metrics, identifying opportunities for optimization
  • Drive performance negotiations to enhance execution efficiency and reduce costs
  • Collaborate with clinical development teams to assess vendor performance and identify areas of improvement
  • Analyze cost trends, investigate anomalies, and optimize budgets for better financial outcomes
  • Stay abreast of industry trends in vendor management and implement best practices

A Good Match:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life or Health Sciences; advanced degree preferred
  • Proven experience (7 years) in vendor/alliance management within clinical trial operations
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and clinical data systems (e.g., eTMF, IWRS)
  • A proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate dynamic environments

The Expected Pay Range is 168,100/year to 248,700/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!

Apply for our Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; New Jersey, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.

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.

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