Director, Scientific Communications & Medical Education

Position Summary:

BioNTech, a global leader in immunotherapy and medical innovation, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director, US- Scientific Communications and Medical Education Leadership to join our US Medical Affairs team. This role is pivotal in advancing BioNTech’s mission to transform lives through cutting-edge science and patient-focused solutions. Reporting to the Head of US-Medical Affairs Operations, this leadership role is instrumental in shaping and executing the strategic vision of scientific communication and medical education strategies to support the company’s U.S. medical affairs objectives while working closely with global teams to ensure alignment with overarching corporate goals.

As part of BioNTech’s mission to revolutionize healthcare, this position will lead the development and execution of scientific communication and medical education strategies, partnering across the organization for a fast-growing business. This role will serve as a key liaison between U.S. and global stakeholders, ensuring the dissemination of accurate, impactful, and compliant scientific and medical information to healthcare professionals, patients, and other key audiences. This is an opportunity to drive innovation, enhance operational excellence, and contribute to delivering transformative therapies to patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Communications:

• Develop and execute a U.S.-specific scientific communications strategy in alignment with global objectives and regional needs.

• Lead the creation, review, and dissemination of U.S.-focused scientific content, including publications, abstracts, posters, presentations.

• Partner with global teams to adapt and localize global scientific platforms, such as disease state education materials, and FAQs, for the U.S. market.

• Ensure all U.S. scientific communications comply with FDA regulations, PhRMA guidelines, and other relevant standards.

• Collaborate with U.S. commercial and marketing teams to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency in promotional materials.

• Support medical information and review activities, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and scientific accuracy.

Medical Education:

• Design and implement U.S.-specific medical education programs, including CME, grants, and symposia, in collaboration with global teams.

• Build and maintain relationships with U.S.-based Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and professional societies to support educational initiatives.

• Partner with global teams to adapt and execute global medical education programs for U.S. audiences, ensuring regional relevance and compliance.

• Manage U.S.-based external vendors and agencies to deliver high-quality medical education programs.

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of U.S. medical education initiatives and provide feedback to cross functional teams for continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary U.S. point of contact for global scientific communications and medical education initiatives.

• Collaborate with global medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of U.S. and global strategies.

• Provide U.S. market insights to global teams to inform the development of scientific communication and education materials.

• Contribute to global publication planning and ensure timely execution of U.S.-specific deliverables.

• Participate in global medical affairs meetings and contribute to the development of global strategies and best practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all U.S. scientific communications and medical education activities comply with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, ICMJE guidelines, and company policies.

• Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, accuracy, and integrity in all deliverables.

• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams to ensure all U.S. activities meet internal and external standards.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the impact of educational events and provide actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.

Team Leadership and Development

• Inspire, mentor, and empower a high-performing, matrixed team responsible for tactical execution and define clear roles and responsibilities while cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation.

• Foster collaboration, remove barriers to efficiency, and drive accountability across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred).

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in scientific communications, medical education, within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with at least 5 years in an oncology medical affairs role.

• Demonstrated success in leading the development and execution of oncology scientific communication and medical education strategies, with a focus on advancing scientific excellence and patient-centric solutions.

• Proven experience working in a global organization and collaborating with cross-functional, international teams.

• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks governing scientific exchange.

• Deep understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OPDP) and industry standards (e.g., GPP, ICMJE, PhRMA Code).

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Ability to accommodate moderate travel (~25%) depending on specific project demands and organizational requirements to conferences and symposiums, internal meetings, field visits, and/or collaborative partnerships.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Vision: Ability to set a compelling vision and translate it into actionable plans that drive impact.

• Leadership: Inspires, empowers, and develops teams to achieve shared goals.

• Process Excellence: Passion for designing and optimizing processes in highly regulated environments.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory teams to ensure all activities uphold BioNTech’s commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and regulatory excellence.

• Analytical Rigor: Data-driven decision-maker with a focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Expected Pay Range: $168,100/year to $268,700/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
• 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.

Berkeley Heights is New Jersey's growing hub within the life sciences industry and has already demonstrated the state’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the field. New Jersey's integrated approach to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals harmonizes academic rigor, industrial capability, and government support to create thriving conditions for a growing ecosystem. Cultivating an environment that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge research, robust manufacturing capabilities, and a dynamic business landscape, New Jersey has become a powerhouse in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology. As this region of New Jersey continues to develop, it stands ready to shape the future of medical science and technology, driving progress and improving health outcomes worldwide.

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