What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs – Latent position at Moderna?
The Role
Responsibilities
Moderna is seeking an Associate Director who will be responsible for informing, implementing and delivering the global Medical Affairs plan and associated initiatives for pipeline vaccines within Moderna’s latent programs including CMV, Norovirus, EBV, HSV and Lyme Disease. The incumbent will partner and work closely with external and internal stakeholders across Moderna, including regional Medical Affairs colleagues, Research and Development, Clinical and Commercial to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:
Contribute to and execute Medical Affairs plans and scientific priorities for assigned vaccines across different products lifecycle: Late-stage development through launches of CMV and Norovirus vaccines and Early-stage development of EBV, HSV and Lyme Disease vaccines. Coordinate and support medical education and congress activities as well as other scientific engagements to ensure dissemination of accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information. Engage with external experts, patient advocacy groups and medical societies, gather advice from them through advisory programs and foster scientific partnerships.
Moderna seeks candidates aligned with its culture centered on bold, collaborative, curious, and relentless values, which enable innovation in mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics to benefit patients.
This is an exciting time to join Moderna as we expand our product reach globally to hundreds of millions of people and experience acceleration in our pipeline and late phase development, thereby poising Moderna for substantial growth in the upcoming years. This role will be a key contributor to Moderna’s future success in making a transformative impact to patients through our vaccines and therapeutics using our mRNA platform.
Here’s What You’ll Do
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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. 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 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO Employer)
Responsibilities
Moderna is seeking an Associate Director who will be responsible for informing, implementing and delivering the global Medical Affairs plan and associated initiatives for pipeline vaccines within Moderna’s latent programs including CMV, Norovirus, EBV, HSV and Lyme Disease. The incumbent will partner and work closely with external and internal stakeholders across Moderna, including regional Medical Affairs colleagues, Research and Development, Clinical and Commercial to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:
Contribute to and execute Medical Affairs plans and scientific priorities for assigned vaccines across different products lifecycle: Late-stage development through launches of CMV and Norovirus vaccines and Early-stage development of EBV, HSV and Lyme Disease vaccines. Coordinate and support medical education and congress activities as well as other scientific engagements to ensure dissemination of accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information. Engage with external experts, patient advocacy groups and medical societies, gather advice from them through advisory programs and foster scientific partnerships.
Moderna seeks candidates aligned with its culture centered on bold, collaborative, curious, and relentless values, which enable innovation in mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics to benefit patients.
This is an exciting time to join Moderna as we expand our product reach globally to hundreds of millions of people and experience acceleration in our pipeline and late phase development, thereby poising Moderna for substantial growth in the upcoming years. This role will be a key contributor to Moderna’s future success in making a transformative impact to patients through our vaccines and therapeutics using our mRNA platform.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Provide scientific and technical input on the relevance and impact of clinical and scientific data to develop effective communication plans and tactics.
- Collaborate closely with Scientific Communication Lead to synthesize and incorporate key messages into Medical Affairs materials and scientific narratives across all internal functions.
- Review abstracts and manuscripts for scientific accuracy and alignment with medical and business strategic priorities.
- Engage with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to build partnerships and ensure alignment with medical strategies.
- Serve as liaison between the company and patient advocacy groups and medical societies, to collaborate on initiatives and operationally support grants and sponsorships being submitted.
- Support implementation of medical education programs and congress activities.
- Provide scientific and operational support for advisory boards and core consultancy meetings to gather scientific advice.
- Provide medical insights and strategic input to cross-functional teams, including commercial, regulatory, clinical development, and market access.
- Support development and execution of training materials to be used internally and externally especially during pre-launch periods.
- Stay informed on scientific and technological updates and competitive intelligence through conferences and medical literature and act as a therapeutic area resource to help educate and update the cross-functional and regional teams on the epidemiologic, clinical and scientific profile of ours and competing products.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and company policies in all medical activities.
- Advanced scientific degree required– MD, PhD, PharmD, or MSc.
- 3 years of relevant industry experience, ideally within vaccines and medical affairs.
- MD preferred
- Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs, preferably within vaccine development and infectious diseases.
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a track record of excelling in a fast-paced and rapidly developing functional area and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Proven ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and to build strong relationships internally and externally.
- Strong negotiation, verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with a good awareness of global cultural differences.
- Maintaining optimism and energy in the face of change and adversity; willing to collaborate and to problem solve
- Excellent attention to details.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities
- Location-specific perks and extras
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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. 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 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO Employer)
