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Associate Director Biostatistics (Oncology)

BioNTech biontech.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Mainz Director Data Science

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Director-level Data Science role at BioNTech. Mainz.

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RoleData Science
SeniorityDirector
LocationMainz
PostedSep 15, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Represent Biostatistics on assigned study teams and own the statistical work across each clinical study
  • Calculate or check sample sizes, then develop analysis plans and tables, listings and figures
  • Run statistical analyses and confirm that the results are valid
  • Prepare for health authority meetings, including supporting documents and responses
  • Guide statistical programmers, review CRO work, and coordinate with data managers on data quality

What you bring

  • A doctorate or master’s in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or an equivalent discipline
  • At least five years in pharma or a CRO, or eight years with a master’s degree
  • Three or more years overseeing internal or outsourced statistics staff and representing Biostatistics on cross-functional teams
  • Experience with oncology or infectious disease trials, regulatory submissions and health authority questions
  • Strong clinical statistics experience, including SAS or R and software for sample-size calculations

Who this fits

This role suits a senior biostatistician who can lead study-level work, guide programming staff and oversee outsourced deliverables. The position is available in Mainz, Cambridge, Gaithersburg, London, Munich or New Jersey.

From the employer

Mainz, Germany; Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany; New Jersey, US | full time | Job ID: 11339

About the Role:


As Associate Director Statistical Programming you will be responsible for representing Statistics in all assigned cross-functional clinical study teams and other projects and holding accountability for all statistical aspects, as well as for providing statistical input into clinical development plans, clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submission documents, and publications ensuring accurate deliverables.


Your Contribution:

  • Work as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team with members from other discipline
  • Perform and/or verify sample size calculations
  • Lead development of statistical analysis plans and TLFs, perform statistical analyses and validate analysis results
  • Participate in planning for health authority meetings, development of associated documents, and the preparation of associated responses
  • Oversee outsourced statistical CRO activities and deliverables ensuring highest quality and in a timely manner
  • Support and participate in the development of departmental strategies
  • Provide guidance to Statistical Programmers on SDTM/ADaM and TLFs specifications development and programming
  • Provide input to database requirements and work closely with Clinical Data Manager to ensure data quality standards are met


A Good Match:

  • PhD or Masters in (Bio)Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years (8 years for masters) in the pharmaceutical industry and/or CRO
  • At least 3 years of work/leadership experience, overseeing statistics staff (internal as well as outsourced) and in representing Biostatistics in a matrix organization and in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experiences in planning, conducting and analyses of oncology or infectious diseases trials from phase I-IV, including scientific publications
  • Experience in answering health authority questions (FDA, EMA) and in leadings statistics on regulatory submissions, including developing ISE/ISS packages
  • Good knowledge and experience of clinical development, study designs, advanced statistical methods (adaptive design and/or Bayesian is a Plus), regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA)
  • Good knowledge of statistical analysis software (SAS or R) and sample size calculation software (e.g., EAST and/or NQuery)
  • Very good understanding of special topics like Diagnostics, Biomarker, PK/PD, PRO, RWE, is a plus
  • Very Good analytical skills and bility to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, recommendations, risk mitigation strategies, and the ability to communicate them to cross functional colleagues
  • Strong drive for achieving high quality working results in a timely manner, while always safeguarding ethical standards in work and behaviors

Your remuneration:

If the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is $146,300/year to $234,100/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.

Compensation at other locations may vary significantly.

Inspired? Join our team of pioneers and bright, open minds. From our founders to our scientists to our business professionals, we think out-the-box, believe in ourselves, work agile and stand accountable.

Together, we usher in a new era of immunotherapies and work on realizing our vision.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact Nicole Starak (Talent Acquisition) or jobs@biontech.de with reference to the job ID.

BioNTech, our 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 opinion, religion or belief, nationality,

ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!

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