BioNTech
Scientific Communications Leader
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London, United Kingdom; Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US; Mainz, Germany 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 align with 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.
Scientific Narrative and Messaging Leadership
- Lead the creation and evolution of:
- Core scientific narrative
- Communication platform
- Scientific lexicon
- Message houses
- FAQs
- Reactive communication tools
- Ensure messaging is evidence-based, differentiated, medically accurate, balanced, and aligned across functions and geographies.
- Translate complex clinical data into clear scientific messages tailored to audiences like:
- Healthcare professionals
- Internal stakeholders
- Field medical teams
- Scientific congress audiences
- Drive communication preparedness for major data disclosures (pre-, during- and post-congress needs).
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Content and Deliverable Oversight
Oversee the development of key deliverables:
- 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.
- Consistency across channels and functions.
- Strategic review and direction on high-impact scientific materials.
External Engagement & Scientific Insight
- Maintain awareness of the external oncology landscape (competitor data, treatment shifts, congress activity, emerging trends).
- Translate external insights into communication implications and recommendations.
- Support the planning of:
- Advisory boards
- Expert engagements
- Other external-facing medical activities
A Good Match
Education
- Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent scientific/medical degree.
Qualifications
- Substantial biopharma experience in oncology, particularly in:
- Medical Affairs
- Scientific Communications
- Clinical Development
- Related roles
- Experience leading scientific communication strategy for oncology assets (development and/or commercial stages).
- Hands-on pre-launch or launch experience in oncology assets.
- Familiarity with global/regional medical affairs environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- Oncology clinical development
- Treatment landscapes
- Scientific exchange
- Medical communication needs
- Ability to develop scientific narratives and translate complex data into strategic platforms.
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and influence at senior levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Critical Success Factors
- Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset
- Exceptional scientific storytelling capability
- Strong cross-functional leadership and influence
- Capacity to operate with ambiguity while building new processes.
- High scientific rigor and attention to detail.
- Proven judgment and prioritisation skills.
Leadership Expectations
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with:
- Global Medical Directors
- Clinical Development
- Publications
- HEOR
- Medical Excellence
- Field Medical
- Commercial colleagues
- Align scientific priorities and communication outputs.
- Serve as the central lead for deliverables, ensuring:
- Clarity of ownership
- Avoidance of duplicate efforts
- Provide strategic guidance on:
- New data communication approaches
- Emerging scientific developments
- Contribute to asset/disease area forums as scientific communications SME.
Team & Matrix Leadership
- Lead through influence in a matrixed environment.
- Potential to manage internal/agency/vendor teams.
- Mentor partners and enhance scientific communication capabilities.
Travel Requirements
Moderate to significant travel may be required for meetings, congresses, and scientific engagements.
Remuneration & Benefits
- US Location: Base salary range $198,900–$318,300/year, plus benefits, annual bonus, and equity (performance-dependent).
- Biopharma’s compensation packages are location/role/experience-based.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits for all locations, tailored to qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Submit your application via BioNTech’s online platform, including:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of ID
- Degree/Professional certificates
- Motivation letter
- Contact details
Requests: Only applications via the online form will be accepted. Note: Background check required (via HireRight) if shortlisted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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