Associate Director, Publications

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London, United Kingdom; Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 9377

As Associate Director, Publications, you will play a vital role in the development of key publications for BioNTech’s diverse oncology portfolio. Reporting to the Director, Publications, and joining an established publications team located within Global Medical Affairs, you will be responsible for strategic and tactical planning, the development and implementation of publication plans, and support with scientific writing for publications. You will work with the BioNTech medical and translational teams, writing teams, and external service providers to generate high-quality publications (original articles, presentations, posters, and abstracts). You will bring a proven track record of driving the publication of medical/scientific publications as part of a multidisciplinary team, have outstanding writing and communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a compelling and concise manner.

Your main responsibilities will be:-

• Develop comprehensive publication plans for oncology assets, collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts to develop scientific communication tactics and content development, ensuring that strategic publication plans are aligned with knowledge gaps, medical strategies and objectives
• Drive the execution of publication tactics including manuscripts, key congress activities and the development of scientific platforms, in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as good publication practices
• Write/edit/manage publications (e.g., original articles, presentations, posters, and abstracts)
• Coordinate the publication storyline definition, writing, review, and approval processes
• Coordinate the submission and post-submission updating processes
• Coordinate internal and external writers drafting publications
• Manage external agency partners to ensure accuracy of publication plan and publication deliverables with respect to time, quality, and cost, tracking the publication process and ensuring documentation of drafts, author comments and their implementation, and medical & legal reviews/approvals
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the therapeutic landscape, keeping up to date with the disease area through surveillance of medical and scientific literature
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, guidelines, and ethical practices (e.g., ICMJE, GPP).
  
  

What you have to offer:-

• Advanced degree in a related scientific discipline or medical degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Strong therapeutic knowledge in (immune)oncology and understanding of the drug development process
• 5+ years of medical communications experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company and/or a medical communications company as a publication manager/writer
• The Certified Medical Publication Professional certification would be an advantage, or you intend to pursue this certification
• Excellent (native level) command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in written and spoken German would be a bonus
• Ideally you have proven experience with a global publications database management system
• Excellent project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external subject matter experts, investigators, and journal editors
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and projects
• Ability to understand and adhere to good publication practices and relevant guidelines and scientific data communication, such as ICMJE and GPP3 as well as company policies and SOPs
• A proactive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work according to tight timelines while delivering excellence
• Excellent project management and time management skills
• Expert skills in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), ideally also knowledge of applications for graphics generation/editing, editorial checks, and reference management
  
  

Your Benefits:

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

We are looking forward receiving your application.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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