Global Marketing & Commercial Lead, Rare Disease

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 achiev