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Gaithersburg, US | full time | Job ID: 11410
About the Role:
As a Senior Scientist I in Process Development at BioNTech, you will play a key role in advancing our antibody pipeline, which is central to our therapeutic strategy. This position offers the opportunity to actively contribute technical leadership to downstream processing development while supporting CMC strategy for regulatory submissions. You will be part of a dynamic, lab-based team that thrives on collaboration and innovation to drive impactful results.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in downstream processing to develop scalable purification processes, optimize manufacturing workflows, and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards. Your ability to distill complex data into actionable insights will be critical in shaping BioNTech's success in delivering novel therapies to patients worldwide.
Your Contribution:
Develop and qualify scale-down models for downstream purification processes to support monoclonal antibody manufacturing
Execute studies and FMEA assessments to establish critical process parameters and proven acceptable ranges for process characterization
Lead development, optimization, and characterization of downstream processes, including scale-up, virus/impurity clearance, and resin/membrane lifetime
Conduct downstream process unit operations such as depth filtration, chromatography, viral inactivation, viral filtration, tangential flow filtration, and formulation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design experiments, analyze results, support technology transfers, and meet project timelines
Contribute to CMC documentation by drafting process descriptions, characterization reports, QbD risk assessments, and other technical reports
Drive the creation of best practices and workflows for process development in a fast-paced environment
A Good Match:
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related discipline with 6 plus years of relevant experience (including post-doctoral training), or MS with 8 plus years of industry experience
6 years' experience in global pharma PD or MS&T for monoclonal antibodies or related biologics
Expertise in downstream process development including scale-up and technology transfer
Proven ability to design and execute process characterization studies using scale-down models that inform PPQ strategy
Strong understanding of biologics CMC processes including PPQ/BLA readiness; experience with antibody or ADC development preferred
Demonstrated technical leadership within cross-functional teams and programs
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by program needs
Your benefits and remuneration:
Expected Pay Range: $113,600/year to $181,600/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.
Located in the BioHealth Capital Region near Washington DC and ranked among the top biopharma hubs in the country, Gaithersburg, Maryland offers a unique and diverse cluster across industry, government, and academia for top talent and scientific innovation. As a pivotal player within the life sciences community, Gaithersburg is distinguished by its robust infrastructure and strategic location near the nation's capital. The city's strategic significance is amplified by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that cater to the rigorous demands of the life sciences industry; Gaithersburg's manufacturing sector is defined by advanced technologies and complies with the most stringent regulatory standards, ensuring the production of high-quality pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. In the coming years, Gaithersburg will continue to be a vital contributor to the future of medical science and technology.
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