Associate Director, Procurement - US Commercial & Medical

About the Position

We are looking for an Associate Director, Procurement - US Commercial & Medical to join our team in New Jersey, US. This role is a strategic procurement and business partner responsible for enabling US Commercial and Medical activities through effective supplier management and sourcing execution.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering (Aligned to Global Frameworks)

  • Act as primary procurement partner for US Commercial and Medical stakeholders
  • Translate global category strategies and guidelines into effective local execution
  • Provide strategic input to ensure US requirements are reflected in global approaches
  • Support delivery across:
    • Commercial: Marketing, Communications, Events, Market Research & Data
    • Market Access & Commercial Services: Pricing, HEOR, external sales force, commercialization strategy
    • Medical Affairs: medical information, advisory boards, medical writing and patient engagement

• Execution of Sourcing Strategies (Global-to-Local)

  • Execute sourcing activities in alignment with global category strategies and preferred supplier frameworks
  • Lead local RFPs, negotiations, and contracting within defined governance
  • Ensure consistent application of global tools, templates, and processes
  • Identify and escalate gaps between global strategies and local business needs

• Supplier Management, Governance & Value Delivery

  • Manage the US supplier landscape in alignment with global supplier strategies, preferred vendor models and category objectives
  • Apply global procurement policies, governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management standards consistently in local execution
  • Ensure compliance with US healthcare requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with global standards
  • Drive supplier consolidation, standardization, innovation and continuous improvement in collaboration with global category teams
  • Deliver cost savings and value creation in line with global targets, supported by spend transparency, benchmarks, data and analytics
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, risk mitigation and overall supplier performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Procurement, Commercial or Medical support functions (Life Sciences preferred)
• Strong understanding of US market combined with experience in global operating models
• Proven ability to work in matrix organizations and balance global vs. local priorities

We Offer

• Expected Pay Range: $146,300 / year to $234,100 / year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance).
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 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

About the Company

BioNTech is a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status, or any other physical or personal characteristics.

Join us in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the #1 life science cluster in the world, and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world.

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BioNTech, the story

At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company – we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases.

Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine.

Working at BioNTech means striving to achieve medical breakthroughs while growing your career in a meaningful way. Apply today and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world.

BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status, or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you!

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