Associate Director* Translational Sciences in Mainz bei BioNTech AG

Open for hire at one of the following locations – Mainz Goldgrube, Cambridge Hamilton Street, London. - Job ID: 5704

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• Collaborating with a Translational Lead on the development and implementation of program-specific, integrated biomarker strategies from Ph1 to licensure, in alignment with clinical development objectives
• Contributing to the translation of preclinical results and approaches to clinical biomarker strategies supporting efficient clinical development of the assigned infectious disease assets through data-driven decision making and regulatory compliance
• As a member of the cross-functional translational sub-team, partnering with clinical, technical, and scientific colleagues to contribute to the overall biomarker strategy and assist in its execution
• Provides biomarker and translational contributions to the integrated development plan, clinical development plan, and to regulatory study- or program-related documents such as clinical trial protocols, and -reports, investigator brochures, briefing documents, and market authorization applications
• Contributes to the execution of the translational and biomarker strategy in the assigned development program(s)

• PhD, PharmD, or MD/PhD in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Virology, or a related field with
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in industry settings
• Prior experience in infectious disease research or vaccine development
• Previous experience working with clinical samples and/or clinical biomarker assay development
• Experience with development and implementation of relevant biomarker and immunological assays, including ELISpot, ELISAs, flow cytometry, T cell-based assays, serological assays, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative assay development and proven ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve complex problems, experience in collaborating with external specialty laboratories is a plus
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to integrate cross-functional information
• Scientific accomplishments as evidenced by publications in peer reviewed journals
• Project management expertise is a plus
• Excellent, broad communication skills in various interpersonal settings as well as excellent organization skills and attention to details
• Strong writing skills as demonstrated by authorship of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to regulatory communications (e.g., briefing documents, clinical trial protocols, marketing authorization applications)
• Eagerness to work in the dynamic environment of a fast-growing company and comfortable in working in a matrix environment (global/cross-functional)
• A genuine interest and understanding of the science supporting the development programs