Your responsibilities:
* Conduct day-to-day compliance third-party due diligence checks with an anti-corruption and sanction focus, working independently to provide expert guidance to BioNTech’s internal functions across the global organization on identified risks and effective mitigation strategies.
* Manage Compliance-internal third-party management processes (addressing in particular ABAC, AML, and fraud risks) and oversee the implementation and further development of corresponding policies and procedures independently.
* Advise on the compliance implications of global industry (research) collaborations, M&A transactions, and joint venture deals, performing corresponding, tailored compliance due diligence assessments in close coordination with interdisciplinary global project teams.
* Delegate and supervise Compliance Due Diligence checks in scope of BioNTech Compliance Due Diligence Guideline ("Third Parties of Special Interest") and Deals 2.0 Playbook and provide internal subject matter expert support on identified risks and adequate mitigation measures.
* Serve as a dedicated Compliance Business Partner, offering advice on both specific compliance third-party management and general compliance and business ethics related topics and inquiries.
* Review and verify potential matches identified through IT-based background monitoring and take appropriate follow-up actions independently.
* Contribute actively to the development and enhancement of BioNTech’s global compliance third-party risk management processes, policies, and relevant internal training initiatives.
What you have to offer:
* A university degree (or equivalent) in Law (including Bachelor/Master), Business Administration, or a related field is required.
* At least three years of hands-on experience in conducting due diligence projects, ideally with a focus on anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and/or within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech industry, is essential.
* A meticulous and conscientious approach to work is paired with pragmatism, independence, reliability, and integrity.
* A supportive, proactive, and team-oriented mindset is key, along with enthusiasm for working in an international business environment. Confidence in collaborating on cross-border projects and teams is highly valued.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are necessary. Proficiency in German is considered an advantage.
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
* Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
* Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
* Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
* Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
* Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
* Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 10538 (please always specify if you have any questions)
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.