Advancing medicine to save lives. Together. 

Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.  

Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.

Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.  

As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives. 

The PR & Media Relations Expert (m/f/d) supports Rentschler Biopharma’s external visibility and reputation across relevant regional, national and international media and stakeholder environments within the biopharmaceutical industry. The role is responsible for executing PR, media relations and external communications activities in alignment with the global communications strategy.

Tasks and responsibilities

PR & Media Relations

• Execution of PR and media relations activities aligned with the global communications strategy
• Building and maintaining relationships with relevant regional, national and international media, including trade, business and industry media
• Development and publication of press releases, press materials, articles and media interactions

Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility

• Supporting the positioning of senior leadership and experts in external media and industry environments
• Preparation and coordination of media engagements, interviews, external appearances and briefing materials
• Identification and evaluation of relevant media opportunities and external visibility formats

Partner, Industry and Stakeholder Communication

• Supporting communication activities related to strategic collaborations, partnerships, clusters and industry ecosystems
• Translating complex scientific and collaborative topics into clear external communication materials
• Supporting communication in sensitive or critical situations, including crisis communication activities
• Contributing to the evaluation and success measurement of PR and media activities

What is important to us

• University degree in communications, journalism, marketing, life sciences or a related field
• 15+ years of professional experience in public relations, media relations or corporate communications within the pharmaceutical, biotech or CDMO industry
• Proven experience working with regional, national and international media, including established relationships with relevant trade, business and industry media
• Demonstrated experience in executive communications support, reputation management and crisis communications in an international business environment
• Strong understanding of the biotech, pharmaceutical and CDMO ecosystem, including partnerships, industry dynamics and scientific communication requirements
• Ability to translate complex scientific and strategic topics into clear, credible and audience‑appropriate communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, suitable for executive‑level and media communication
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization with internal and external stakeholders
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive topics and communications
• Structured, reliable and proactive working style with strong attention to quality and consistency

What you can look forward to

• Meaningful Work: Become part of a company that makes a real difference for critically ill patients by developing and producing vital medications
• Inspiring Work Atmosphere: Experience the joy of working in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration and team spirit on-site
• Individual Development Opportunities: Access to personalized training programs
• Compensation: Attractive salary and 13th-month salary
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible working hours, options for remote work, 30 vacation days, and special leave days
• Communal Breaks: Cafeteria with vegetarian/vegan options
• Health: Corporate health management, company doctor, company pension plan
• Shared Experiences: Team and company events
• Eco-friendly Mobility: Leasing options for (e-)bikes, e-scooters
• Family-friendly Support: In-house daycare center
• Secure Workplace: Future-proof industry with a permanent employment contract
• Employee Benefits: Variety of employee discounts (corporate benefits), discounts on the job ticket, financial relocation support beyond a certain distance, free parking, comprehensive onboarding program