(Sr) Manager, Clinical Data Platform Engineer

Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; London, United Kingdom; Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11063

About the Role:

As a Clinical Data Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing BioNTech’s GxP-aligned clinical data platform. Built on Databricks and operating on AWS, this platform is implemented using Terraform-based Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Your work will be integral to ensuring the platform's reliability, compliance, scalability, and security while supporting high-quality clinical data workflows. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to advancing BioNTech’s mission of revolutionizing medicine and improving global health.

Your Contribution:

• Partner with Solutions Architects to design and execute platform integrations and roadmaps
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure reliable pipeline operations and scalable platform patterns
• Work alongside Clinical Data Managers to enable compliant access and workflow readiness
• Engage with Cloud, Security, and QA teams to ensure aligned operations within a validated environment
• Manage user provisioning and enforce validated configuration baselines for auditability controls
• Operate Databricks workspaces across environments while managing supporting AWS components

A Good Match:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or related fields with 5–8+ years of experience in cloud-based data platforms (AWS), and 2–4+ years in Databricks administration, workspace configuration, and large‑scale data ecosystems
• Experience in GxP/GCP environments, auditability, data integrity requirements, and regulated data systems
• Familiarity with clinical data ecosystems (CDR/ODR, CRO data ingestion, study onboarding processes)
• Strong understanding of the Product Life Cycle of software products
• Expertise in Databricks Delta Sharing, service principal management, and multi-workspace architectures
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across Databricks compute/runtime environments, AWS infrastructure components, and Terraform state management
• Proficiency in AWS IAM policies, KMS encryption services, Secrets Manager functionality, and S3 cloud storage patterns
• Practical experience with IAM configurations, network security protocols, S3 patterns for encryption workflows, and cloud governance frameworks
• Applied technical proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform; GitHub version control; automated CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for multidisciplinary team environments

If the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is 130,800/year to $209,400/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Compensation at other locations may vary significantly.

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.