Director Corporate & Financial Communications

Director Corporate & Financial Communications

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Mainz, Germany | Full time | Job ID: 6026

Become part of BioNTech and take on a key role in shaping and executing our strategic corporate and financial communications. If you bring extensive experience in a global setting and are eager to contribute your expertise to an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Investor Relations (IR), Finance, Business Development and other relevant departments to drive and execute cross‑functional, integrated media communications strategies for key financial events and M&A announcements including quarterly earnings, financial reporting and material agreements.
• Lead strategic communications counsel and support to senior leadership on communication, positioning and framing of the company’s business and financial results, with a focus on business critical topics and issues.
• Drive the communication of CFO and other SVPs/VPs to create, execute and implement activities related to corporate communications, including media relations, thought leadership, content development and digital/visual campaigns to help BioNTech achieve its corporate goals and deliver on its vision.
• Champion junior staff on multiple tasks and help in their ongoing development.
• Develop strong relationships with journalists and other critical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• College degree, ideally in economics, sciences, or communications, along with relevant professional experience in a comparable position in corporate communications or IR.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in a global and public company setting, focused on corporate and financial communications; pharma or biotech experience is beneficial.
• Proficiency in absorbing, digesting, and distilling highly technical subject matter as well as data‑ and technology‑driven input into clear and concise content.
• Experience with topic‑centered communication work in interdisciplinary teams with a focus on driving initiatives and topics on an equal footing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and project management skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines with high quality standards.
• Collaborative partner able to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Business fluent in English and German.

Benefits

• Flexibility: flexible hours, vacation account.
• Growth: Digital Learning, Performance & talent development, leadership development, apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning.
• Value: voice at the table, culture on an equal footing, opportunities to shape & impact, support for your full potential.
• Health and lifestyle: company bike.
• Mobility: job ticket, Deutschlandticket.
• Life phases: employer‑funded pension, childcare.

Apply Now

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team at +49 (0) 6131‑9084‑1291 (Monday‑Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

Job ID 6026 (please always specify if you have any questions).

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.