About this role
Associate Director Insurance (Lawyer)
Your main responsibilities:
- Manage BioNTech´s insurance portfolio across following lines:
- Product liability
- General / public liability
- Clinical trial liability
- Workers compensation / employers liability / EPLI
- Cyber insurance
- Motor and other corporate insurance lines
- Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders across R&D, Clinical Operations, Legal, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial and Risk Management on insurance-related matters
- Review and assess business activities, contracts and operational processes with regard to liability exposures and insurance implications
- Participate in or lead negotiations with insurers, brokers and external advisors, depending on experience level
- Manage and maintain insurance policies, certificates of insurance and proof of coverage
- Support or take ownership of claims handling across insurance lines, including coverage analysis and coordination with insurers, brokers and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to additional corporate insurance lines beyond liability, where required
- Provide backup within the insurance team to ensure continuity across insurance topics and regions
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting liability risks and incorporate them into appropriate insurance solutions
- Support budgeting, invoice verification and coordination with Finance and other internal departments
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of BioNTech’s global insurance and risk management framework
Your profile:
- Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist) or holder of an equivalent foreign legal qualification
- Professional experience in liability law, insurance, corporate insurance or risk management (early-career candidates as well as experienced professionals are welcome)
- Willingnes