Senior Manufacturing Manager Global MS&T

Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11292

About the role

At BioNTech, we strive to revolutionize medicine by translating cutting‑edge science into survival. As a Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Upstream/Downstream Processing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistency and quality of our manufacturing processes across sites and external partners. Your expertise will directly contribute to the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, positively impacting global health. Imagine yourself leading harmonization efforts and driving technical life cycle management for groundbreaking products in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Your work will be key to achieving our mission of addressing unmet medical needs worldwide.

Your contribution

• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for upstream/downstream processing activities across the manufacturing network
• Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Lead harmonization and standardization efforts for processes across multiple manufacturing sites and external partners
• Monitor manufacturing performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization
• Drive technical life cycle management from late‑stage development through commercialization & post‑approval changes

A good match

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in upstream/downstream processing technologies, ADC experience, including chromatography, filtration, with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Expertise in upstream/downstream technologies such as cell banks, bioreactors, harvest operations, chromatography, depth filtration, tangential flow, etc.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with external partners, CDMOs effectively
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance data and identify optimization opportunities
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on clarity and collaboration
• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Your Benefits

• Flexible hours | vacation account
• Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
• 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
• Employer‑funded pension | Childcare