Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Associate Director, Global Labeling Lead

BioNTech · Berkeley

Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; London, United Kingdom; New Jersey, US   |   full time   |   Job ID: 10664 

 

 

About the role:

 

You will be a member of the Global Labeling, Global Regulatory Affairs team and will lead all Labeling activities required for the development and maintenance of the Company Core Data Sheet, US prescribing and patient information and EU CP prescribing and patient information for BioNTech commercial products. In your role, you will act globally and work cross-functionally. At BioNTech, you will contribute to transforming the future of medicine while shaping a best‑in‑class Global Labeling function. You will work in an agile, science‑driven environment with:

 

  • High strategic visibility in a global role at the interface of science, regulation and patient impact
  • Close collaboration with senior leaders and cross‑functional experts across the organization
  • The opportunity to build and refine global labeling standards, processes and systems in a rapidly evolving portfolio
  • A culture that values ownership, innovation, integrity and continuous learning

 

If you are passionate about advancing innovative therapies to patients worldwide and want to shape global labeling at scale, we look forward to receiving your application.

 

Your contribution:

  • Define and execute Labeling strategy for global life cycle management of medicinal products in BioNTech's responsibility for Primary Reference Labeling (i.e., the Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS), US Prescribing Information (USPI) and EU CP Summary of Product Characteristics [SmPC]). The strategy comprises management of local market label dependencies and country label differences when the local markets identify a need to review Primary Reference at the Labeling Team level
  • Build and lead cross-functional Labeling Teams
  • Responsible for timely preparation of Primary Reference labeling updates following update of the CCDS or on request of competent Health Authorities
  • Ensuring timely communication of updated CCDS content to local country offices for MAs in BioNTech’s responsibility
  • Lead development and maintenance of regulatory processes and systems for Global Labeling
  • Identify critical Regulatory Labeling issues and proactively implement activities for their resolution including leading initiatives for Labeling within GRA or across functions at BioNTech
  • Act as the empowered delegate for the Head of Global Labeling as necessary

 

A good match:

  • Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, medicine or equivalent
  • Advanced degree preferred, but not required
  • 9-16 years of professional working experience in Regulatory Affairs globally during development, registration and/or post-marketing for Biologics, Vaccines and/or Small Molecules, including direct experience in strategic Labeling content development and management and interacting with Health Authorities
  • Profound experience in leading the preparation and revision of product prescribing (and corresponding patient) information during registration and/or post-marketing, for CCDSs, EU CP SmPCs and USPIs
  • In depth knowledge of EMA and FDA regulatory requirements for product prescribing and patient information
  • Ability to work independently on very complex projects with minimal oversight
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

 

Expected Pay Range: $146,300 to $234,100/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.

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
  • Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
  • Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
  • Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
  • 401(K) Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
  • Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
  • Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

 

…and more! More details to be shared.

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply for our Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; London, United Kingdom; New Jersey, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.

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.