Director, Scientific Communications & Medical Education

Director, Scientific Communications & Medical Education

New Jersey, US | full time | Job

Director, US-Scientific Communications and Medical Education Leadership – Driving Innovation in Oncology

Department: US Medical Affairs – Oncology

Location:

Berkeley Heights, NJ (Hybrid)

Reports to:

Executive Director, US Medical Affairs Operations

Position Summary

BioNTech, a global leader in immunotherapy and medical innovation, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of US Scientific Communications and Medical Education 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. The Director will spearhead the strategic vision of scientific communication and medical education strategies, supporting the company’s U.S. medical affairs objectives while working closely with global teams to ensure alignment with corporate goals.

• Develop and execute a U.S.
  
  -specific scientific communications strategy aligned with global objectives and regional needs.
• Lead the creation, review, and dissemination of U.S.
  
  -focused scientific content, including publications, abstracts, posters, and 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (Pharm
  
  D, PhD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in scientific communications or medical education within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with at least 5 years in an oncology medical affairs…