Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology

About the Position

Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology

Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; New Jersey, US | full time | Job ID: 11654

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As a Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Scientist, you’ll turn pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and modeling data into decisions that advance BioNTech’s drug development pipeline. Your work will help teams understand drug candidates, select doses, and develop new treatments for patients. You’ll work across clinical research, translational sciences, biomarker operations, and research. Together, you’ll design studies, interpret results, and support development strategies and regulatory submissions.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical pharmacokinetic data to inform development decisions
• Drive pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic, exposure-response, and translational modeling to build mechanistic understanding and guide dose and dosing schedules
• Plan, design, and oversee program-specific clinical pharmacology studies, including QT, food-effect, ADME, drug–drug interaction, and special-population assessments
• Partner with research leads to design and interpret pharmacokinetic, toxicokinetic, and pharmacodynamic aspects of preclinical studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide timely scientific input for internal and regulatory interactions
• Contribute to clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics sections of regulatory documents, such as investigator brochures, briefing books, and marketing applications

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmacometrics, or a related discipline with experience in clinical pharmacology, drug development, translational research, or pharmacometrics, including PK/PD, exposure-response, or translational modeling
• A strong understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data in the context of complex biology; experience in oncology, infectious diseases, or another relevant therapeutic area is an advantage
• Proficiency with pharmacokinetic and modeling software such as Phoenix WinNonlin, R, NONMEM, or MATLAB
• Clear scientific communication, strong organizational skills, and thorough documentation
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, along with proficiency in written and spoken English

We Offer

Expected Pay Range: $99,100/year to $158,700/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 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

…and more! More details to be shared.

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About the Company

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!

BioNTech - As unique as you

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Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply for our Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; New Jersey, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.

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