Veronica Hersberger

Veronica Hersberger currently serves as the Global Head of Medical Affairs at BioNTech SE, a position held since November 2025, where oversight of a cross-functional team and the development of medical affairs strategies are key responsibilities. Prior to this role, Veronica held several senior positions, including Senior Vice President Global Medical Affairs at Autolus Therapeutics, Chief Medical Officer at TargImmune Therapeutics AG, and Global Product Leader at AstraZeneca, focusing on the strategic leadership of product development and cross-functional team collaboration. During a long tenure at Roche from 2000 to 2020, roles included Medical Affairs Franchise Head for Hematology, Group International Medical Director, and Medical Director for Herceptin Medical Affairs, emphasizing medical education, evidence generation, and drug development. Veronica earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Medicine Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in Dermatology and Oncology.