Senior Director Global Enterprise & Workforce Communications
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11260
About the Role:
As Senior Director Global Enterprise & Workforce Communications at BioNTech, you will lead end-to-end communication on organizational and workforce-related topics within a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. Your core objective is to define and execute a corresponding integrated communication strategy and set of measures that align with business priorities, strengthen a unified narrative, and enhance BioNTech’s perception across all relevant internal and external stakeholder groups.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to senior leadership, including the Management Board and Chief People Officer (CPO), while act as key point of contact for HR, Legal, employee representation bodies, and external stakeholders such as media representatives to ensure consistent, impactful communication across the organization.
Your Contribution:
- Develop and implement communication strategies: Own end-to-end enterprise and workforce communications by creating impactful strategies and execution plans tailored to diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Advise senior leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Management Board, in particular the CPO, and other key stakeholders on communication priorities related to organizational and workforce-related topics.
- Shape compelling narratives: Translate BioNTech’s corporate strategy and purpose into clear, inspiring messaging explaining the company’s organizational evolution.
- Drive collaboration across functions: Ensure consistent messaging through working closely with HR, Legal, Finance, CRS and other teams, while acting as the key point of contact for employee representation bodies including works councils, as well as journalists, politicians, and other stakeholders.
- Lead an agile team: Build and scale a high-performing communications team that reflects BioNTech’s culture and ensures its license to operate.
A Good Match:
- Strategic thinker: Proven ability to design long-term strategies while effectively managing proactive and reactive communications in business-critical situations.
- Emotionally intelligent leader: High adaptability and constructive mindset to navigate competing interests and foster collaboration across distinct stakeholder groups.
- Seasoned communicator: Expertise in crafting precise and compelling messages - grounded in a strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Team builder: Skilled at leading agile teams capable of delivering measurable results.
Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter.
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
- Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
- Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
- Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
- Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
- Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
- Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11260 (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.