The Role: 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 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 personalized and digital interactions. The 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. We value curiosity, resilience, and the ability to adapt and innovate in a dynamic environment.
Here’s What You’ll Do: Strategic Engagement: Develop and implement tailored Scientific Engagement Plans, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and therapeutic areas to share Moderna’s scientific messages effectively aligned with company strategy.
Communication Excellence: Utilize outstanding verbal and written communication skills to simplify complex scientific topics for diverse audiences, employing tools like Moderna's Scientific Communications Platform and generative AI.
Medical Intelligence: Generation of Insights pointing to something that is happening (the “what”), the reason why it’s happening (the “why”), who the key players are (the “who”), and often the geographic and temporal location of the problem (the “where”).
Stakeholder Interaction: Engage with a broad spectrum of people within the medical and healthcare community including Key Opinion Leaders, scientific societies, public health institutions at the national and / or regional level, advisory and professional bodies, patient advocacy groups and associations, academic and research institutions, advisory and regulatory bodies, policy makers and government officials applying strategic and empathetic listening to gather insights, and providing scientific support that aligns with Moderna’s objectives.
Scientific Expertise: Share up-to-date scientific narratives across Moderna’s therapeutic areas, including clinical trial data and research findings, to support the medical and scientific community.
Enhance of Patient Care and Outcomes: Works collaboratively with healthcare professionals, institutions, and systems to resolve problems and design solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes.
Management of Medical Strategies: Successfully execute medical engagement activities including advisory boards, partnerships, round tables, and conferences. Successfully navigate Moderna’s processes related to Fellowships, Grants, Sponsorships, and Investigator Sponsored Studies.
Compliance and Reporting: Adhere to ethical standards and compliance protocols, promptly reporting adverse events and product quality complaints, submitting medical information requests, and supporting investigator-initiated studies.
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 utilize 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, physicians, and other stakeholders to drive initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to internal training efforts.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications): Masters in Scientific Discipline Required
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs or field medical roles
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 mRNA vaccines, immunology or infectious diseases.
MD, PhD, PharmD preferred
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.
Fluent in English and German.
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.
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 .
