The Role Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Join Moderna as we work to transform the treatment landscape for patients with cancer through the development of individualized neoantigen therapies. In this field-based U.S. Oncology marketing role, you will lead regional thought leader engagement and advocacy strategies supporting brand strategy and launch planning for intismeran, an individualized neoantigen therapy being developed in collaboration with Merck. As a strategic voice of the customer and regional oncology thought leader engagement expert, you will combine deep KOL relationships, specialized oncology market expertise, and evolving clinical, competitive, and customer insights to shape engagement strategies and generate actionable recommendations for U.S. brand strategy and launch planning. Reporting to the Senior Director, US Commercial Launch Lead, you will lead regional cross-functional initiatives with Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing, and Alliance stakeholders, ensuring coordinated, compliant, and customer-centric engagement aligned with U.S. commercial priorities. Here’s What You’ll Do Your responsibilities will focus across three interconnected areas: KOL Engagement and Advocacy Development, Market Insights, and Speaker Bureau and Thought Leader Programs. All TLL interactions will be on-label and consistent with commercial compliance, legal, and regulatory guidelines. KOL Engagement and Advocacy Development Lead the development and execution of regional KOL engagement and advocacy strategies, using market dynamics, influence mapping, and centers of excellence to establish engagement priorities aligned with U.S. brand strategy and launch objectives. Independently evaluate regional oncology market dynamics and KOL influence networks to identify strategic engagement opportunities and continually optimize regional engagement plans. Identify, profile, cultivate, and maintain long-term strategic relationships with influential KOLs across the oncology community, including medical oncology, surgical oncology, and multidisciplinary stakeholders. Serve as the primary regional commercial marketing expert and point of contact for assigned KOLs, providing strategic guidance and coordinating cross-functional engagement initiatives. Engage KOLs through on-label, compliant discussions focused on disease state, approved product information, and company-sponsored initiatives. Develop and execute differentiated, on-label, approved KOL programming aligned with brand strategy and launch priorities. Lead cross-functional alignment of regional KOL engagement activities across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Alliance stakeholders to enable coordinated and compliant execution. Plan and lead KOL engagement initiatives across regional and local conferences, field visits, and other approved forums to strengthen customer relationships and advance regional advocacy objectives aligned with U.S. brand priorities. Market Insights Lead the identification, analysis, and synthesis of regional KOL, clinical landscape, and competitive insights, translating complex market information into actionable recommendations that inform U.S. brand strategy, positioning, and launch priorities. Monitor evolving treatment paradigms, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to identify emerging opportunities and recommend adjustments to regional commercial engagement strategies. Lead regional initiatives to obtain structured KOL feedback on approved marketing materials, programs, and messaging to support optimization and future development. Serve as a strategic regional resource to the US Commercial Launch Lead and cross-functional Brand Team, bringing specialized oncology market expertise and actionable insights to brand strategy, launch planning, and regional customer engagement priorities. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Alliance stakeholders to support integrated commercial planning and customer engagement priorities. Identify and recommend appropriate HCP consultants, in partnership with internal stakeholders, to address evolving brand and launch needs. Build familiarity with Moderna’s approved Generative AI and digital capabilities where appropriate, exploring how these tools can accelerate compliant insight synthesis, identify patterns across complex market information, and enhance the quality and speed of strategic decision-making while maintaining required human oversight and applicable compliance standards. Speaker Bureau and Thought Leader Programs Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of speaker bureau and thought leader programs within the assigned region, establishing engagement priorities while ensuring alignment with U.S. brand strategy, launch objectives, and compliance requirements. Identify and recommend promotional speakers based on strategic engagement priorities, regional market dynamics, and brand objectives. Coordinate speaker onboarding, training, and development activities using approved promotional materials, including observing and coaching speakers where appropriate to support compliant program execution. Oversee regional speaker program performance, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements to optimize engagement outcomes and execution. Lead the development and execution of regional advisory board plans, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and translating resulting insights into actionable recommendations for brand strategy and launch planning. Partner with Marketing and other internal stakeholders to support the development and optimization of approved speaker materials and ensure effective planning, execution, and follow-through of marketing-led programs. The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role: “We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.” “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.” Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree required Minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including demonstrated experience in a Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) or equivalent field-based commercial thought leader engagement role Oncology experience required Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic KOL engagement plans and build long-term relationships with influential HCPs and KOLs Strong understanding of commercial compliance and regulatory requirements Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex market insights into actionable commercial recommendations Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and initiatives Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory Ability to travel up to 75% Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred Solid tumor oncology experience, preferably in melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, or non-small cell lung cancer Oncology launch experience, particularly in novel or complex therapeutic modalities Experience contributing to brand strategy and launch planning through KOL insights and regional market expertise Experience with speaker bureau management, advisory boards, and thought leader engagement programs Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investments to help you plan for the future Location-specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $167,000.00 - $300,700.00(for positions that may be performed in California, the expected salary range is $227,850.00 - $262,150.00, which reflects the range permitted under California Labor Code requirements) . This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. 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. 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. Equal Opportunities 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 [email protected].  Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. - #LI-Remote Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. 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