Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

About the Role:

As Executive Assistant to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of BioNTech’s CEO office.

This position is critical to creating structure around the CEO’s agenda and facilitating the seamless execution of priorities within a fast-paced, international environment. Your work will directly support BioNTech’s mission by enabling informed decision-making and fostering effective collaboration at the highest levels of our organization.

You will be joining a dynamic team in our headquarter in Mainz (or commuting regularly to Mainz), where each day brings new challenges and opportunities. From managing complex schedules to preparing for high-stakes meetings, your contributions will be central to driving organizational success and maintaining operational excellence.

Your Contribution:

• Ensure visibility on commitments and deadlines, coordinating follow-ups and driving actions to completion with strategic oversight
• Anticipate upcoming requirements and prepare the CEO thoroughly for key meetings, decisions, and stakeholder engagements
• Combine traditional Executive Assistant responsibilities with strategic organizational skills to shape an efficient and high-performing executive office
• Support Management Board and Supervisory Board processes & meetings by coordinating meeting cycles, preparing and quality-checking materials, managing correspondence/approvals, and tracking decisions with follow-up actions
• Manage complex schedules while maintaining flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Organize travel arrangements, meeting logistics (including SVB/MB meetings), email management, document organization, and smaller events with exceptional attention to detail

A Good Match:

• Proven experience (minimum of 8-10 years) supporting a CEO or management board member in an international organization with complex operations; ability to manage a demanding agenda with disciplined tracking of commitments
• Experience supporting Management Board and Supervisory Board processes
• Strong understanding of corporate governance requirements; ability to work effectively with Boards or senior stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality
• Exceptional judgment and discretion - able to anticipate needs independently while maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Fluent in English and preferably German; with excellent communication skills
• Highly organized with superior time management skills; thrives under pressure while balancing multiple priorities effectively
• Positive personality with a proactive mindset; calm resilience in dynamic environments

Your benefits:

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. 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.

We are looking forward receiving your application.