Manager Data Platform Technical Data Governance Architect

As Manager Data Platform Technical Data Governance Architect, you will be at the forefront of ensuring BioNTech’s enterprise data platform operates as a trusted source of reusable, governed data products. Combining expertise in data engineering, architecture, and governance, you will lead the technical implementation of data governance principles-enabling metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality across platforms like Informatica and Reltio. Your work will empower business users to create scalable, fit-for-purpose data products that drive innovation and operational excellence.

Your contribution:

• Own and govern the technical landscape for data governance tools like Informatica, Reltio, and Accurids
• Design scalable solutions for data integration using catalogs to meet reliability, security, and performance standards
• Enable governed data products by translating business requirements into technical designs and reusable models
• Lead technical capabilities for metadata management, lineage tracking, logical/physical modeling, and addressing data-quality issues
• Drive adoption through user enablement programs including training, templates, and best practices for governance workflows
• Provide leadership across internal teams and external partners to ensure quality assurance in deliverables, 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, 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. Note for applications within Europe: Please note that if you wish to claim travel expenses incurred in connection with an in-person interview, we are obliged to carry out a sanctions list check*. This is carried out by our partner, HireRight. Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if this sanctions list check does not yield any matches. Reimbursement can be made provided that the check is successfully completed.

• Your first name, surname and date of birth will be processed for the sanctions list check. The legal basis for carrying out the sanctions list check for positions at BioNTech in Europe is BioNTech’s legitimate interest. Please note that BioNTech will not carry out the sanctions list check if no travel expenses are to be reimbursed. If you do not give BioNTech your consent to the sanctions list check, your travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. This will not affect your application.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fields-or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Informatica’s integration and governance capabilities (e.g., metadata management or lineage tracking)
• Strong knowledge of master data management platforms like Reltio or comparable systems (e.g., hierarchy management or stewardship workflows)
• Advanced understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/Azure), relational databases (SQL), non-relational databases (NoSQL), and event-driven architectures
• Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical designs aligned with governance standards
• Experience in regulated environments such as life sciences or healthcare is preferred
• (Business) fluent English language skills, both oral and written

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 views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you!

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