Director QC Raw Materials (m/w/d) Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 8675 As Director QC Raw Materials (m/w/d) at BioNTech, you are responsible for the development, implementation and support of the global QC strategy for raw material testing. Furthermore, you function as a functional leader of the site-specific raw-material laboratory heads. Functional leadership of QC-teams from several sites for raw material testing in a GMP environment Implementation and maintenance of state of the art concept for raw material testing, including the involvement in “make or buy decisions” Development, evaluation, optimization of strategic, tactical and operational concepts for raw material testing for a broad panel of modalities (proteins, mRNA, C>) and project phases (clinical and commercial) Stakeholder management of internal departments, authorities as well as external partners Development, review and maintenance of QC-relevant processes in the overarching network of sites Review and approval of QC-relevant strategic documents University degree in a scientific/life-science-related field, PhD desirable Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in QC (raw material testing) within the pharmaceutical industry Profound experience in CMC development, including commercialization Solid analytical background with incoming goods testing Previous experience in a leadership function (ideally globally) Strong communication as well as (self-)organizing skills Fluent German and English (both oral and written) necessary It's our priority to support you: Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning Your value: 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 Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare