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Christoph Grohmann
Global Lead Total Rewards @BioNTech SE
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WORK HISTORY
Global Lead Total Rewards @BioNTech SE
Munich, DE
As Global Lead of Total Rewards at BioNTech, I drive the strategic transformation of our global compensation, benefits, and incentive programs to support business growth, international expansion, and top talent retention. I built and now lead a high-performing global Total Rewards team, aligning our rewards philosophy with BioNTech’s mission and operating model.Key Achievements & Impact- Redesigned Global LTI Plan: Delivered a comprehensive overhaul of BioNTech’s Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, improving alignment with shareholder interests, market practices, and internal governance- Harmonized Compensation Frameworks: Implemented a global grading and pay structure across all regions, boosting equity, transparency, and compliance through close collaboration with leadership, HRBPs, and works councils- Transformed Annual Compensation Planning: Built a new end-to-end process for base pay, bonus, and LTI planning—resulting in more strategic, data-driven decisions across 20+ countries- Supported Global Expansion: Designed tailored Total Rewards packages for new market entries in partnership with international HR teams- Led Rewards in M&A: Oversaw Total Rewards due diligence and integration, including harmonization of compensation structures and design of employee retention strategie-Scaled Benefits with Global Governance: Introduced a global benefits brokering model, achieving cost efficiencies and enhanced plan competitiveness- Built a High-Impact Team: Hired and developed a globally distributed team recognized for excellence and high engagement, strengthening BioNTech’s HR capability.
EDUCATION
University of Hohenheim
Master of Science (MS) / Dipl. oec., International Economics / Wirtschaftswissenschaften
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTOPH GROHMANN
I am a results-oriented Global Total Rewards Leader with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma/Biotech sector and consultancy, specializing in the design and implementation of innovative compensation and benefits strategies. I’ve led major HR transformation initiatives, focusing on driving strategic change, harmonizing global systems, and building high-performing teams that align Total Rewards with business goals.Key Areas of Expertise- Global Compensation & Benefits strategy and execution, including base pay, incentive plans, executive compensation, and sales incentive programs- Leading large-scale HRIS implementations, global mobility strategies, and benefits design across diverse regions and markets- Proven ability to engage executive leadership and works councils, using data insights and HR technology to inform decisions and drive Total Rewards to the next level- Experienced in M&A integration, new market entry, and global harmonization of Total Rewards frameworks and processes- A strategic thinker and influencer with a track record of driving organizational productivity through Total Rewards innovation and alignment with business objectives- Skilled in project management, change management, and delivering analytical insights that lead to improved operational efficiency- As a thought leader in Total Rewards, I am passionate about using data-driven insights and innovative solutions to create competitive, fair, and scalable reward systems that enhance employee engagement and business performance.With a strong background as an HR business partner, I have hands-on experience in talent and performance management, succession planning, and learning & development. I balance my strategic mindset with a practical, solutions-oriented approach—and a good sense of humor.
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