Associate Director

Joining Moderna offers the opportunity to be part of a team that's leveraging the potential of mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organisation working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

The Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor is pivotal in establishing and nurturing relationships within the medical and healthcare community, including healthcare practitioners, policy makers, payers, patient groups, and healthcare administrators. This role is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through the peer-to-peer scientific exchange of Moderna’s mRNA platform science, fostering trust, and encouraging engagement through personalised and digital interactions. The Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor plays a key role in sharing thought and insight with the medical and healthcare community.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of Moderna’s mission to deliver new mRNA-based therapies and vaccines, requiring a blend of scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and a commitment to ethical engagement within the local governance framework. We value curiosity, resilience, and the ability to adapt and innovate in a dynamic environment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and implement tailored Scientific Engagement Plans that align with Moderna's strategy and the healthcare ecosystem.

• Utilise exceptional communication skills to simplify complex scientific topics for diverse audiences, leveraging tools like Moderna's Scientific Communications Platform and generative AI.

• Gather and analyze medical intelligence to understand the “what,” “why,” “who,” and “where” of healthcare challenges.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders, public health institutions, and patient advocacy groups.

• Sharing up-to-date clinical trial data and research findings across Moderna’s therapeutic areas.

• Driving initiatives that enhance patient care and outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals and systems.

• Executing medical engagement activities, such as advisory boards and conferences, and navigating processes related to Fellowships, Grants, and Investigator Sponsored Studies.

• Ensuring compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice and serving as a Final Signatory when required.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We push past possible: This role requires innovative thinking to foster impactful scientific dialogues and solve complex challenges in the medical field.

• We act with urgency: Your ability to engage with stakeholders and disseminate cutting-edge science quickly is crucial to advancing Moderna's mission of transforming patient outcomes.

What We Expect from You:

• Community Involvement: Actively participate in healthcare communities to improve patient pathways, identifying unmet needs and proposing solutions, while fostering strong relationships with Moderna stakeholders across various functions.

• Knowledge and Development: Maintain deep knowledge of Moderna’s mRNA platform and its application, staying informed on industry trends, regulations, and healthcare policies.

• Digital Proficiency: Effectively utilise digital tools for engagement, demonstrating a "Digital First" mindset, and seeking innovative ways to enhance digital interactions.

• Collaboration and Training: Work closely with internal teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to drive initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to internal training efforts.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Advanced scientific degree required – MD, PharmD

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Medical Affairs or field medical roles

• Experience of being a Final Signatory of the ABPI code of practice. 

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in medical affairs and / or clinical development and / or market access, preferably with vaccines, immunology or infectious diseases.

• Established relationships within the medical community and a strong understanding of healthcare ecosystems.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate compliance frameworks and interact ethically within a field-based role.

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

• Business proficiency in English

• Willing to travel up to 75%

• Proficiency in digital technology and familiarity with virtual presentation platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected]. 

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