Sr. Medical Science Liaison (Northern California, Oregon, Washington, & Alaska)

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the growing Medical Affairs team. The Sr. MSL is a field-based role focused on developing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with key healthcare practitioners (HCPs). This role will primarily support the company mRNA platform development program. The MSL will collaborate and communicate with physicians and other medical experts to:

• Present scientific data on a reactive basis to HCPs or groups of HCPs

• Implement individualized HCP Engagement Plans as appropriate

• Respond to requests for medical information

• Report any Adverse Events (AEs) and/or Product Quality Complaints (PQC)

• Communicate insights gained

• Process requests for Investigator Suggested Studies (ISS)

In certain circumstances MSLs may also be requested to suggest HCPs interested in participating in company sponsored studies, provide study scientific training at the Site Initiation visit (SIV) and ensure clear role and defined responsibilities with the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and Medical Monitor.

The candidate will reside in in one of the following: Northern California, Oregon, Washington.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key HCPs, initially in the vaccination community and in the future for the additional Moderna pipeline

• Support clinical development and research initiatives as appropriate

• Collaborate with physicians and lead medical affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training, and speaker development

• Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource to external disease experts and internal stakeholder training

• Acquire and maintain a level of scientific knowledge in an assigned therapeutic area(s) and/or disease state(s) involving clinical issues; able to interpret and disseminate pertinent scientific/ clinical data and evaluates current and new information as it applies to therapies.

• Communicate clinical insights on new data to the company Medical Affairs Dept (to inform medical strategy for the therapeutic area)

• Train internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic area

• Develop an understanding of the regional landscape including specialties involved in care of patients and strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize HCPs in line with the medical plan and goals

• Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with requirements (e.g. medical, promotional staff)

• Generate tactical regional plans to provide needs-based, value-added support of the medical and scientific community in line with company goals

• Maintain accurate and compliant reporting and documentation of MSL activities and budget

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

• Advanced scientific degree required– MD, PhD, PharmD, or MSc

• 4+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Science role.  

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

• Prior vaccines/infectious disease(s) experience preferred

• Candidates will ideally have well-established networks, an 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 local language

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% within assigned region

• Must live near a major airport

• Valid Driver's license

• Working knowledge of virtual presentation platforms, social media and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• A 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 benef