Senior Scientist II, Process Development

As a Senior Scientist II in Process Development, you will play a pivotal role in advancing BioNTech's antibody pipeline—a cornerstone of our therapeutic strategy. Your expertise will contribute directly to shaping downstream processing development and supporting CMC strategies for regulatory submissions.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field with 8 plus years’ relevant experience; or MS with 12 plus years of industry experience
• Extensive background in global pharma PD or MS&T for monoclonal antibodies or biologics.
• Proven expertise in downstream process development including scale-up and technology transfer
• Demonstrated ability to conduct process characterization using DoE studies in scale-down models
• Solid understanding of biologics CMC with experience supporting PPQ/BLA readiness
• Strong leadership skills within cross-department technical teams
• Open-minded approach to ambiguity with a drive for innovation

Benefits

• 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