About this role
Shanghai, China | full time | Job ID: 11773 About the Role: As Director of Travel & Expense (T&E) Compliance for China, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and enhancing the compliance framework for employee travel, expense reimbursements, business hospitality, and event-related expenditures. Operating within BioNTech’s highly regulated biopharma environment, you will ensure adherence to corporate policies, local regulations, anti-corruption standards, and industry codes. Reporting solidly to the China CFO and functionally to Global FRA/T&E, you will act as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert while collaborating cross-functionally with teams like Finance, HR, Medical Affairs, and External Affairs.
This individual contributor role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and foster a culture of compliant spending while driving operational efficiency. Your Contribution: • Own and maintain the T&E compliance framework for China operations, aligning local policies with global standards • Design monitoring programs to identify non-compliance risks such as policy violations or misuse of company funds • Ensure all T&E activities involving Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Government Officials (GOs), or scientific meetings comply with regulations and industry codes • Optimize expense management systems like SAP and Concur by implementing automated controls and exception reporting workflows • Act as the primary point of contact for audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections related to T&E processes • Deliver compliance training programs that promote ethical conduct and responsible spending across teams A Good Match: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field; MBA or certifications like CPA/CIA/CFE preferred • 10+ years of experience in finance or compliance roles within highly regulated industries such as biopharma or healthcare • Expertise in managing T&E compliance frameworks and financial controls in multinational organizations • Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements for HCP interactions and business hospitality activities in China’s regulatory environment • Exceptional analytical skills with a risk-based mindset; fluent communication skills in both English and Mandarin • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority Your Benefits: Company Pension Scheme Childcare Jobticket Company Bike Special Vacation ... and much more. Apply now - We look forward to receiving your application!
Apply to our Shanghai, China location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on + 49 (0) 6781 9855 220. Job ID 11773 (please always specify if you have any questions) 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.