Medical Science Liaison, Eastern Germany

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 seeking a Medical Science Liaison for Eastern Germany, based in the Berlin area, to develop key relationships with healthcare practitioners and support mRNA platform development. This role focuses on scientific engagement, clinical research support, and maintaining compliance with medical and regulatory standards. It offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovative medicine, collaborating with professionals in the vaccination community and other therapeutic areas.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Within 3 Months, You Will…

• Initiate and cultivate strategic peer-to-peer relationships with key healthcare practitioners (HCPs) in the vaccination community across the regions of Brandenburg, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen and Berlin.
• Conduct detailed study and familiarization with Moderna’s mRNA technology platform, focusing on its application in various therapeutic areas, particularly in vaccination.
• Engage actively in presenting scientific data to healthcare professionals, tailoring the delivery to suit the audience, and ensuring clarity and compliance with scientific accuracy.
• Respond promptly and accurately to medical information requests from HCPs, ensuring all communications are in line with Moderna’s standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Start reporting any adverse events (AEs) and/or Product Quality Complaints (PQC) encountered in the field, ensuring timely and compliant documentation and communication of such incidents.

Within 6 Months, You Will…

• Develop and implement personalized HCP Engagement Plans, catering to the unique needs and interests of key healthcare practitioners in your region, in alignment with Moderna’s strategic goals.
• Expand your knowledge and understanding of clinical development processes, with a particular focus on rare diseases and vaccines, integrating this knowledge into your daily activities and discussions.
• Take an active role in coordinating and managing regional Medical Affairs initiatives, including educational programs, advisory boards, and medical conferences, fostering Moderna’s presence and reputation in the medical community.
• Work closely with physicians and other medical experts to facilitate medical education opportunities and develop advisory boards, ensuring the scientific integrity and relevance of these initiatives.
• Begin to develop training materials and content for internal stakeholders, highlighting key scientific and medical topics relevant to Moderna’s therapeutic areas.

Within 12 Months, You Will…

• Be fully integrated into the role, recognized as a key driver in medical science liaison activities and research initiatives within your region, contributing significantly to Moderna’s presence and influence in the healthcare community.
• Offer comprehensive scientific support and training to internal stakeholders, including sales and marketing teams, enhancing their understanding and ability to communicate Moderna’s scientific advancements effectively.
• Play an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to the strategic medical direction in North Germany, leveraging insights and relationships to inform company strategies and initiatives.
• Actively involve yourself in clinical trial activities, suggesting HCPs for participation in company-sponsored studies, providing scientific training at Site Initiation Visits, and ensuring clear role definition and responsibilities in collaboration with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and Medical Monitors.
• Continuously communicate insights gained from field interactions to the Medical Affairs Department, aiding in the refinement of medical strategies for Moderna’s therapeutic areas.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Advanced scientific degree required– MD, PhD, PharmD, or MSc
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Science role
• Robust and current clinical development experience supporting drugs to treat rare diseases; prior vaccines/infectious disease(s) experience preferred
• Candidates will ideally have well-established networks, understanding of decision-making structures and active relationships with HCPs in the therapy area.
• Candidate must have a strong understanding of compliance frameworks and demonstrable ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as interacting with the commercial organization
• Proven ability to take initiative, determine priorities and exercise good judgment
• Ability to recognize opportunities/gaps/obstacles, then take ownership to find creative, innovative solutions that question convention, and then see them through to completion
• Accepts new challenges with curiosity and drive while remaining positive in the face of obstacles
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Fluency in German and English
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% within assigned region
• Valid Driver’s license
• Working knowledge of virtual presentation platforms, social media and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

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.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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 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 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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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