System Engineer Service Owner Digital Solutions R&D

At BioNTech, we are advancing digitalization across various systems, including SAP ERP, MES, and LIMS, to support our mission of transforming healthcare. As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our efforts to implement a global LIMS platform tailored to research and development needs. This initiative is a key component of building a comprehensive R&D digital ecosystem, which is currently being rolled out to our labs to enhance scientific processes and capabilities.

As System Engineer Service Owner, you will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and managing software solutions that enable the digital transformation of R&D labs. You will take strategic responsibility and technical ownership of specific applications across their lifecycle-identifying optimal solutions for business needs, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks, and acting as the primary point of contact for delivering best-in-class solutions in your area. With deep expertise in R&D lab systems, you will collaborate across functions to maintain consistent processes aligned with BioNTech's standards and goals.

Your contribution:

• Lead the design and deployment of software solutions like LIMS, ELN, SDMS, automation tools, and data evaluation platforms to optimize R&D lab operations
• Develop technical concepts tailored to business needs while adhering to governance frameworks
• Take full ownership of technical aspects during implementation phases, ensuring seamless delivery
• Manage application lifecycle processes, including strategic planning and change management
• Configure or customize software solutions based on user requirements for optimal functionality
• Serve as the point of contact for stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with the software landscape, 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

• Degree in Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related fields with relevant experience in pharma IT or process management
• Strong technical affinity for identifying optimal solutions to complex challenges
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Groovy, or PowerShell
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL; familiarity with programming languages like Java or C# is a plus
• Understanding of device communication standards (e.g., OPC UA/DA and SiLA2) and system integration expertise in laboratory settings
• Exceptional communication skills paired with experience working in agile environments
• Fluency in English; German proficiency is an advantage

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• Flexible schedule

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!