Location: London, United Kingdom; Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; Mainz, Germany
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 11273 About the Role:
The Scientific Communications Leader (SCL) is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the integrated scientific communications strategy for one or more oncology assets, indications, or disease areas across the product lifecycle. This role ensures the development of a clear, differentiated, evidence-based scientific narrative that supports Medical Affairs objectives, scientific exchange, data communication, congress readiness, and broader cross-functional alignment. The SCL serves as the enterprise leader for scientific messaging and communication strategy, translating complex clinical and scientific data into coherent, compelling, and medically accurate communication platforms for internal and external stakeholders. The role partners closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Publications, Commercial, HEOR, Regulatory, and Regional/Local teams to ensure consistency, relevance, and strategic impact of scientific communications. This position operates at a senior strategic level and is expected to shape communication priorities in support of pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle management in oncology. Your Contribution:
Scientific Communications Strategy
Education
Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent scientific/medical degree. Qualifications
Cross-Functional Leadership
Moderate to significant travel may be required for cross-functional meetings, congresses, and scientific engagement. Your benefits and remuneration:
If the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is $198,900/year to $318,300/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. Compensation at other locations may vary significantly. BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law. How to apply:
Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form. Please note: Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. 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. We are looking forward receiving your application. Inspired? Become part of #TeamBioNTech. BioNTech, the story
At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company – we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases. Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine. Working at BioNTech means striving to achieve medical breakthroughs while growing your career in a meaningful way. Apply today and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you! BioNTech - As unique as you
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 11273 About the Role:
The Scientific Communications Leader (SCL) is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the integrated scientific communications strategy for one or more oncology assets, indications, or disease areas across the product lifecycle. This role ensures the development of a clear, differentiated, evidence-based scientific narrative that supports Medical Affairs objectives, scientific exchange, data communication, congress readiness, and broader cross-functional alignment. The SCL serves as the enterprise leader for scientific messaging and communication strategy, translating complex clinical and scientific data into coherent, compelling, and medically accurate communication platforms for internal and external stakeholders. The role partners closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Publications, Commercial, HEOR, Regulatory, and Regional/Local teams to ensure consistency, relevance, and strategic impact of scientific communications. This position operates at a senior strategic level and is expected to shape communication priorities in support of pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle management in oncology. Your Contribution:
Scientific Communications Strategy
- 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.
- 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.
- Translate complex clinical data into clear scientific messages tailored to different audiences, including healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, field medical, and scientific congress audiences.
- 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.
- Ensure content is aligned with the broader communication strategy and consistent across channels and functions.
- 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.
- Translate external insights into communication implications and recommendations for the organization.
- Support communication planning for advisory boards, expert engagement, and other external-facing medical activities, where relevant.
Education
Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent scientific/medical degree. Qualifications
- 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.
- Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset
- Exceptional scientific storytelling capability
- Strong cross-functional leadership and influence
- Ability to operate with ambiguity and build new processes
- High scientific rigor and attention to detail
- Strong judgment and prioritization skills
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with Global Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Publications, HEOR, Medical Excellence, Field Medical, and Commercial colleagues to align on scientific priorities and communication outputs.
- Act as the central cross-functional lead for scientific communications deliverables, ensuring clarity of ownership and avoidance of duplicative efforts.
- Provide strategic guidance on communication approaches for new data, emerging evidence, and external scientific developments.
- Contribute to asset and disease area governance forums as the scientific communications subject matter expert.
- Lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment.
- May manage internal team members, agency partners, and/or external vendors supporting scientific communications.
- Mentor cross-functional partners and contribute to capability building in scientific communication excellence.
Moderate to significant travel may be required for cross-functional meetings, congresses, and scientific engagement. Your benefits and remuneration:
If the position is filled in the US, the Expected Pay Range is $198,900/year to $318,300/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. Compensation at other locations may vary significantly. BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law. How to apply:
Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form. Please note: Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. 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. We are looking forward receiving your application. Inspired? Become part of #TeamBioNTech. BioNTech, the story
At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company – we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases. Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine. Working at BioNTech means striving to achieve medical breakthroughs while growing your career in a meaningful way. Apply today and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you! BioNTech - As unique as you
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