Senior Director, Global Congress Lead | Life Scientist (m/w/d)

BioNTech SE

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Sep 3, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

The Senior Director, Global Congress Lead will strategically plan, coordinate, and execute BioNTech's presence at key global medical and scientific congresses. This role involves leading a team to define and implement congress strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams like Medical Affairs and Clinical Development to align activities with company objectives, and ensuring impactful scientific communication. The position is critical for elevating BioNTech’s visibility and engaging with external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and academic partners. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical communications or affairs within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, specifically with a strong background in global oncology congress planning, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred.

Experience

  • Over 10 years in medical communications or medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Over 5 years in a congress planning role
  • Proven track record in leading congress planning and scientific communication for global oncology congresses
  • Strong experience working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic partners, and external stakeholders

Languages

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