The Role:

As a pivotal member of the rare disease team, the Global Marketing & Commercial Lead for Rare Disease will report to the General Manager and drive the execution of a robust commercial strategy for our portfolio, initially focusing on PA and MMA. This strategic role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Medical Affairs, Value and Access, and Supply Chain to ensure cohesive efforts within Moderna.

This position is accountable for operationalizing asset strategy globally and working at the local market level as well when appropriate. As we build a lean and globally led rare disease business, this role will play an integral role in developing and executing the go-to-market model. This includes representing commercial considerations in strategic decision-making, performing in-depth commercial analyses, developing business cases, and synthesizing insights from various functions. The role also encompasses the management of initiatives that address long-term commercial challenges and engage in scenario planning. Lastly, this role will be instrumental in deploying global marketing efforts and orchestrating the launch and commercialization processes for our rare disease treatments, ensuring readiness and alignment with Moderna's strategic objectives.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Support the development of global commercial strategies for PA & MMA candidates, including future portfolio additions. Balance short-term and long-term priorities and develop actionable plans to achieve established objectives.

• Lead the creation and execution of launch strategies for PA/MMA candidates, including resource allocation and program planning, and support comprehensive external engagement plans.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders in R&D, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Supply Chain to translate and execute the functional business strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Lead the execution of launch and commercialization activities, focusing on global initiatives and priority markets.

• Provide insights to identify market opportunities and contribute to asset development reviews, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning.

• Influence future scenario planning and investment decisions by providing a commercial perspective.

• Support the broader rare disease portfolio strategy development, including TPP refinement.

• Support the forecasting exercise and financial processes, including leading the development of business cases.

• Lead the execution and evolution of the integrated launch plan, coordinating with supply chain, regulatory affairs, market access, HEOR, medical affairs, and other functions.

• Support country launch readiness for PA & MMA candidates, supporting capability building and executing commercial operations within a globally led model.

• Lead the Rare Disease Integrated Launch Team (RDILT) to ensure preparedness and agility in the go-to-market approach.

• Champion an innovative mindset in strategizing for rare diseases and developing go-to-market models.

• Embrace Moderna’s mindsets by promoting a culture of creativity and innovation commercialization approaches, including digital strategies, to maximize the potential of medicines.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive marketing experience in the pharma/biotech industry with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• Proven experience in strategic planning, launch execution, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, preferably in rare diseases or specialty care.

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

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, or related field is preferred.

• Extensive global marketing experience within the pharma/biotech industry, with a strong emphasis on rare disease markets.

• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse and cross-functional teams both locally and globally, with a track record of successful strategy execution.

• High learning agility, systems thinking capability, and advanced problem-solving skills to navigate complex market challenges.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and influencing skills, with a history of engaging cross-functional team members and senior leaders to drive commercial success.

• Demonstrated leadership in setting clear direction, generating commitment, balancing short- and long-term business needs, and constructively resolving issues.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to achieving results in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment.

• Proven experience and knowledge of a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payors, and providers.

• Evidence of developing compelling global strategies & business cases with proven ability to manage complex and dynamic projects.

• Excellent project & budget management skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects & priorities to deliver business objectives.

• Desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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