Scientific Communications Leader

BioNTech SE

Scientific Communications Leader responsible for integrated communication strategies in oncology at BioNTech. Collaborating across multiple teams to ensure effective scientific messaging and communication.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMaryland, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $198,900 - $318,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Ensure scientific communication plans are aligned with the medical strategy, evidence generation priorities, and broader asset objectives
Serve as the primary architect of the scientific narrative and messaging platform for the asset or disease area
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, and training materials for field medical teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience
variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific communication strategyscientific narrativesdata readoutscongress communication plansQ&A documentsslide deckstraining materialsevidence generationmedical communicationoncology clinical development

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptabilitycreativityanalytical skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

PhDPharmDMD