Director, US Product And Pipeline Communications

Director, US Product and Pipeline Communications

Cambridge, US | full time | Job ID: 11137

We are seeking a strategic communicator to lead US Product and Pipeline Communications for our late-stage oncology assets. In this role, you will design and implement impactful communications programs that drive awareness and understanding of products' differentiation and potential to address patients' medical needs, in support of company goals. As a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, you will bring strong public relations expertise to execute successful oncology product launches in the US.

Your Contribution

• Drive communications strategy for key oncology product candidates, including data and regulatory milestones, launches and sustained momentum.
• Shape differentiated messaging and ensure alignment across channels and engagements.
• Create and execute insights-driven disease awareness programs, branded campaigns, integrations and digital/social media initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Engagement & Advocacy, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, IR and external partners.
• Represent function on integrated teams and proactively contribute to decision making with business partners.
• Facilitate executive engagement in support of products and pipeline, including traditional and social media, external speaking, internal communications.
• Maintain relationships with journalists, pitch proactive stories, and manage press inquiries.
• Proactively managing issues to protect company and product reputation leverage data analytics to measure the impact of communication strategies.
• Manage communications agency.

A Good Match

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or Life Sciences with 10 plus years of experience in public relations or communications within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of the US healthcare landscape, including regulatory policy and market access.
• Strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management capabilities and ability to provide insights to support business decision making.
• Proven expertise in issues management and leveraging analytics for decision-making.
• Flexibility and agility to navigate dynamic, fast-paced environments; ability to adapt with evolving business needs.
• Collaborative team player with an enterprise mindset who can work effectively in cross-functional teams and a matrixed organization.

Preferred qualifications: Public relations or communications experience in oncology.

US based candidates expected Pay Range: $168,100 - $268,700/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance).

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
• 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.

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