Counsel – US Market Access and Operations
Moderna
Counsel – US Market Access and Operations
Moderna
Develops mRNA-based medicines for health
The Role
This role can be based in either our Cambridge or Princeton office.
Moderna is seeking a Counsel, Market Access and Commercial Operations to provide legal support across the commercialization of Moderna’s U.S. seasonal vaccine portfolio. The role will advise a broad range of commercial functions, including Market Access, Commercial Operations, Marketing and Sales, on legal and regulatory matters arising across the business.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Provide legal advice on fraud and abuse laws and regulations (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act) and antitrust laws and regulations (Robinson-Patman, Sherman Act) for strategies and tactics related to commercialization
Advise on and provide contract support for major market access contracts, including wholesaler/distributor, retailer, health systems, GPOs and large employers
Provide strategic advice on pricing strategy and communications
Support the government price reporting function, including advising on price reporting policies and methodologies, communicating with related regulatory authorities, and analyzing impact of pricing or contracting proposals on reported government prices
Support the response to federal government solicitations for procurement of vaccines
Advise on legal issues related to the development and launch of a digital direct purchasing platform
Provide legal advice on state distribution licensure, government contract compliance, and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and its implementing regulations
Collaborate with Compliance to mitigate enterprise risk generally, including supporting the drafting and implementation of SOPs and policies
Serve as business partner while also providing clear legal advice that communicates the magnitude of legal risks and identifies decision rights
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Juris Doctor and admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
8+ years of experience in-house or at a law firm supporting the pharmaceutical or biotech industry required
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience advising on legal issues (e.g., fraud and abuse, antitrust) related to marketed pharmaceutical products
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
Experience supporting contracting with payors and in the US channel space, including wholesalers and distributors, integrated delivery networks, and retailers preferred
Experience with federal government contracting a plus
Strong understanding of pricing and reimbursement in the pharmaceutical marketplace in the U.S.
Experience in pharmaceutical government price reporting a strong plus
Experience in vaccines a plus
Ability to perform legal analyses and counsel business partners independently, with a focus on delivering solutions-oriented advice
Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders
Intense sense of urgency, curiosity, and ambition to excel and build something from the ground up, navigating all the requisite ambiguity and complexity that comes with writing the rulebook while executing in real time
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
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.
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.
Our Working Model
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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. 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
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 accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at [email protected].
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
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Moderna develops medicines built on messenger RNA (mRNA). Its products use mRNA delivered into cells to instruct them to produce specific proteins that can prevent or treat disease, with vaccines being a primary example. In practice, a dose delivers engineered mRNA into the body, cells translate it into a target protein, and the immune system responds or the protein modulates biology to combat disease. Moderna differentiates itself through its focus on building a whole mRNA medicines platform and in-house capabilities for designing, manufacturing, and scaling mRNA therapies, including rapid development and large-scale production. Its goal is to create a new category of medicines based on mRNA that can improve how diseases are discovered, developed, and treated, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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