Director, Center of Data Excellence

Cambridge, US   |   full time   |   Job ID: 9235 

 

 

We are seeking an experienced Director, Center of Data Excellence (CoDE) for our Digital, Data & Informatics team!

 

Responsibilities include: 

• Work with CoDE Head on development, and implementation of a global, cross-functional Center of Data Excellence for the Global Development Organisation 
• Implement and maintain the BioNTech R&D Data vision and strategy by ensuring strategic business priorities are supported by R&D’s data effort through close interface with business stakeholders; US Director to lead relationship with US stakeholders and departments 

• Develop and establish processes and tools for good data practices, including definition of R&D specific data domains 
• Work with business stakeholders (across the business, and US specifically) to specify a comprehensive and FAIR principles-oriented suite of data governance principles & structures, including data domains/families/models, data ingestion,  data standards, data cataloging, data quality, data accessibility, data lineage, and data compliance as well as data ownership regulations within R&D, and drive adherence across GDO 
• Support and co-ordinate business leads / domain owners in translation of R&D data governance principles & structures to specific projects and domains, and their implementation (with focus on US stakeholders) 

   
Requirements include:   

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, natural sciences, pharmacy, and/or business administration) and at least 10 years of professional experience in biotechnology, pharma or a service provider, with at least 5 years in data-related fields (experience from mid-size biotechnology or pharmaceutical organization preferable) 
• Extensive experience in data strategy and data management incl. data governance & data analytics 
• Extensive experience in data and system lifecycle management, as well as data infrastructure solution design and management 
• Extensive experience in managing Pharma R&D business and/or digital/technology projects (incl. methods, standards and documentation), and managing teams 

• Excellent understanding and expertise in Clinical Development, Regulatory, Medical, and Safety and related data and systems and knowledge of the pharmaceutical market 

 

Salary Range: $215,000.00-$225,000.00

 

Scott Smith – Associate Director, Talent Acquisition by email Scott.Smith@biontech.us or mail to BioNTech US Inc., 40 Erie Street, Suite 110, Cambridge MA 02139 

Job Location: 40 Erie St., Cambridge, MA 02139

 

This position is eligible for BioNTech US’s Employee Referral Program.

 

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

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
• 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.
 

 

Home to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the "biotech supercluster" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem i