Executive Director, US Corporate Communications

 

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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
 

 

Executive Director, US Corporate Communications

 

Position Summary – As a senior member of the global corporate communications team you will lead and drive key decisions involving the following within a key strategic market for the organization: design, execution and implementation on all areas focused on the communication strategy for the US based on the global corporate strategy.  In this key position you will focus on BioNTech’s oncology portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Communication, with a dotted line into the US GM Oncology and a key member of the US Commercial Leadership team.  In this exciting new position, you will build a communication strategy and drive journalist interactions in the US, raise BioNTech’s profile in an interdisciplinary approach and work with internal and external stakeholders to develop portfolio & product communication plans, generate content in line with strategic goals, coordinate dissemination across various media / channels. 

 What you have to offer. 

• As an experienced communications leader is you will be responsible for establishing a new function from scratch in a critical market while being an integral part of the global communications team. 

• Demonstrated excellence in all areas of strategic and product communications including corporate communications, executive communications, change communications, media relations, issues management and product communications for lay audiences.

• Demonstrated experience in leading a communications profile and raising activities in the US based on strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers in the healthcare industry.

• Extensive experience in developing product communication strategies and campaigns to raise awareness, shape perception, and enhance the reputation of the company and its products within the US market.

• Proven track record successfully leading public relations efforts for multiple product launches in the pharmaceutical industry, including coordinating launch activities and managing stakeholder communications.

• Demonstrated experience working in a highly matrixed environment with an ability to build strong partnerships, influence and align across the organization.

• Executive presence and experience working in a counselor role with senior leaders. Organized, confident, professional presence and not easily distracted or rattled. Emotional intelligence is imperative.

• Exceptional written skills and deep expertise working in business and healthcare media.

• Strong business acu