Scientific Communications Leader
BioNTech SE
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the development and execution of the integrated scientific communications strategy for assigned oncology asset(s) or franchise(s).
- Define the overarching scientific communication priorities across key milestones, including data readouts, congresses, publication milestones, regulatory events, and launch preparations.
- Serve as the primary architect of the scientific narrative and messaging platform for the asset or disease area.
- Lead the creation and evolution of the core scientific narrative, communication platform, scientific lexicon, message houses, FAQs, and reactive communication tools.
- Ensure scientific messaging is evidence-based, differentiated, medically accurate, balanced, and aligned across functions and geographies.
- Drive communication preparedness for major data disclosures, including pre-, during-, and post-congress communication needs.
- Oversee strategic development of scientific communication deliverables, including: scientific narratives, key scientific statements/messages, congress communication plans, Q&A documents for data disclosures, slide decks, training materials for field medical teams, scientific communication support materials.
- Review and provide strategic direction on high-impact scientific materials.
- Maintain awareness of the external oncology landscape, including competitor data, treatment paradigm shifts, congress activity, and emerging scientific trends.
Requirements
- Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent scientific/medical degree.
- Significant biopharma experience in oncology, with substantial experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Clinical Development, or related functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading scientific communication strategy for oncology assets across development and/or commercialization stages.
- Experience supporting pre-launch or launch oncology assets.
- Experience across global and regional medical affairs environments.
- Strong understanding of oncology clinical development, treatment landscapes, scientific exchange, and medical communication needs.
- Proven ability to develop scientific narratives and translate complex data into strategic communication platforms.
- Strong track record of cross-functional leadership and influence at senior levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
scientific communication strategyscientific narrative developmentdata readoutscongress communication plansscientific lexiconmessage housesevidence-based messagingmedical accuracycommunication deliverablesclinical development
Soft Skills
cross-functional leadershipinfluence at senior levelswritten communicationverbal communicationstrategic directionorganizational skillscollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
PhDPharmDMD