Field Medical Advisor

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that’s revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you’ll be part of a continually growing organization 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.

Moderna is solidifying its presence in Taiwan, a region known for its robust biotech and technology sectors. Our Taiwan office will concentrate on commercial activities delivering our innovative mRNA products to the Taiwanese market. We’re inviting professionals who are eager to drive significant advancements in global health through our cutting-edge mRNA technology.

The 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 focuses on ensuring a deep understanding of Moderna’s science and data while gathering insights to advance healthcare outcomes. You will engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchanges, foster trust, and leverage digital tools to enhance personalized interactions. This role is crucial in establishing Moderna’s thought leadership and advancing our mRNA platform’s potential in patient care.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute territory engagement plans aligned with quarterly medical priorities, using insights into the healthcare ecosystem and Moderna’s therapeutic areas.
• Engage with a wide array of stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders, public health institutions, and patient advocacy groups, to address challenges impacting patient care.
• Utilize Moderna’s Scientific Communications Platform and generative AI to simplify complex scientific topics, gather actionable insights, and inform strategies to address unmet medical needs.
• Share cutting-edge clinical data, discuss mRNA platform science, and engage on topics such as Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and Real-World Evidence (RWE).
• Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare professionals to co-design solutions improving patient outcomes.
• Plan and execute medical engagement activities, including advisory boards and medical conferences, while managing processes related to grants, fellowships, and investigator-initiated studies.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, document activities in CRM systems, and comply with adverse event reporting and relevant policies.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Building strong relationships within the healthcare community to convey insights to Moderna and help improve patient pathways.
• Continuously enhancing expertise in Moderna’s mRNA platform, healthcare regulations, and digital engagement practices.
• Mentoring and coaching colleagues as needed while driving initiatives that enhance internal and external training efforts.
• Adopting a “Digital First” mindset to innovate interactions and engagements within the healthcare sector.
• The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
• Pursue options in parallel: This role requires strategic thinking to evaluate multiple pathways for patient engagement and to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize the platform: Success in this role depends on focusing on the transformative potential of Moderna’s mRNA platform while delivering value across a variety of healthcare interactions.

What We Expect from You:

• Build strong relationships within the healthcare community to understand and address local and regional challenges. Communicate these insights to Moderna to help improve patient pathways and identify solutions for unmet needs.
• Continuously develop expertise in Moderna’s mRNA platform, staying informed about industry trends, regulations, healthcare policies, and digital engagement practices. Mentor and coach colleagues as opportunities arise.
• Demonstrate a “Digital First” mindset by effectively using digital tools for engagement and exploring innovative approaches to enhance interactions.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to internal training efforts.

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

• Master’s degree in a Scientific Discipline required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs or field medical roles, including at least 2 years of experience engaging with healthcare systems
• Familiarity with regulatory environments across key regions (e.g. FDA, EMA, and other regional health authorities)
• Proficiency in digital technology and familiarity with virtual presentation platforms and CRM systems

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

• Advanced degree in a Scientific Discipline (i.e. MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred
• Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical development, market access, with mRNA vaccines, or therapeutic areas like immunology or infectious diseases.
• Established relationships or networks within international health organizations or institutions (e.g. WHO, GAVI, regulatory bodies, or scientific societies).
• Demonstrated ability to navigate compliance frameworks and interact ethically within a field-based role.
• Fluent in English, bilingual abilities preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 75% within the assigned region, must reside near a major airport.
• Proficiency in digital technology and familiarity with virtual presentation platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience training or mentoring teams or external healthcare providers on complex scientific concepts in a global context.
• Knowledge of health economics, real-world data/evidence (RWD/RWE), and regulatory frameworks in both developed and emerging markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in using digital-first approaches for stakeholder engagement, including innovative platforms and tools in markets with variable technology access.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• 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, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• 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 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

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