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Kathrin Thiesen, Dr. is a seasoned professional in procurement and program management, currently serving as Senior Director Program & Production Procurement and Global Procurement Lead for Transformation at BioNTech SE since August 2022. With extensive experience in the biotechnology sector, Dr. Thiesen previously held roles at BioNTech as Director Procurement Production Materials & Equipment and Associate Director Procurement Production Materials, focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier risk management. Prior to BioNTech, Dr. Thiesen was Head of Procurement at Düllberg Konzentra GmbH & Co. KG, managing raw materials sourcing, and held multiple strategic buyer positions at tesa, where responsibilities included logistics services procurement and raw materials sourcing for new business development. Dr. Thiesen holds a PhD in Human Biology from Philipps-Universität Marburg and has a strong foundation in virology and immunology.