Associate Director, Contracting Strategic Partnerships

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a strong candidate to lead the execution of the US Contract strategy. S/he will be a key player on the US Commercial Operations Team and will be instrumental in establishing innovative contracting solutions that support operational excellence in Contract Administration and Pricing Management.

The Associate Director, Contracting- Strategic Partnerships role is to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of channel Strategy, documenting contractual relationships that support US Market Access strategy, protocols and operations to ensure an efficient and compliant organization.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Provide project leadership and management for Market Access related initiatives, and support for cross-functional project teams with an unwavering focus on process innovation and customer experience.

• Act as the Primary lead in supporting contracting opportunities with Strategic Partnerships including employers and mass immunizers. This role will support strategy development, contract authoring, negotiations and administration.

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities that support the execution of Contracting and Pricing strategy, inclusive of contract development (profitability analysis, redlines, collaboration with Account Team, etc.) and contract adjudication (Chargebacks, Admin Fees, Rebates, Membership & Eligibility management, etc.).

• Deliver timely and thorough review of all Market Access contract related documents by collaborating with various cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Operations and Account Management.

• Manage redlines, RFPs, Bids, amendments, correspondence, etc. relating to various Market Access agreements.

• Participate as a member of the US Pricing Committee to ensure approvals are accurately represented in Contractual documents.

• Establish cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the agreements are operational, functional, and interpreted accurately for timely implementation and other contractual obligations.

• Act as a subject matter expert and primary contact for Modernas 3PL and external Business Partners for items pertaining to Contracting, pricing and eligibility.

• Primary point of contact with various external capabilities providers including development and reporting of metrics.

Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in business or related field required

• 8+ years of job related experience

• Prior experience working in the pharma/biotech industry

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. vaccines market dynamics including coverage, reimbursement, channel influence, pricing and contracting

• Significant experience in Contract Development and Administration, including Contract Revenue Management systems

• Understanding of Pricing Governance and the importance of Compliant Pricing management

• Strong Project management experience with a drive for efficiency, innovation and differentiation

• Skill in tracking and managing multiple issues, effectively prioritizing and adjusting mid-course, when necessary

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence cross-functionally

• Demonstrated success in development/execution of targeted briefings for executive leadership and other company personnel

Leadership

• Moderna seeks a proactive and action-oriented individual who is a passionate champion for innovation in medicines and who has a strong desire to learn, grow and contribute to the pricing, value, and innovation policy challenges we face today

• This individual must be a strong team player with experience working in cross-functional, matrix teams

• Well organized, highly motivated, innovative, process-driven, results-oriented

• Outstanding oral and written communications skills

• Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization

• Experience in managing complex projects

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Excellent judgment about complex business and public policy issues, focused on what is in the best interest of the company;

• Broad decision-making responsibilities, including the ability to:

  • Seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions

  • Incorporate feedback swiftly with an eye to flawless execution

Interaction

• Foster solutions-oriented thinking in a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation and curiosity

• Negotiate and collaborate with internal and external business partners and demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner

• Build strong partnerships, drive, and respect role clarity with other interfacing Moderna functions

Innovation

• Visionary and forward thinking with the ability to influence and effectively drive organizational change and continuous innovation

• Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions

• Ability to take risks creating and implementing innovative solutions to business issues that dont fit the current system

• Preference for experience in key markets pricing environment

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

In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.

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. Were 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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