Counsel, US Market Access and Operations

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Counsel Market Access and Commercial Operations to take responsibility for providing legal support for the commercialization of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. and over time other assets transitioning to commercialization in the United States. This position will be the primary point of contact for the U.S. Market Access and U.S. Commercial Operations teams.

Heres What Youll Do

• Provide legal advice on fraud and abuse laws and regulations (Anti-Kickback Statute False Claims Act) and antitrust laws and regulations (Robinson-Patman Sherman Act) for strategies and tactics related to commercialization

• Advise on and provide contract support for major market access contracts including wholesaler/distributor retailer health systems GPOs and large employers

• Provide strategic advice on pricing strategy and communications

• Support the government price reporting function including advising on price reporting policies and methodologies communicating with related regulatory authorities and analyzing impact of pricing or contracting proposals on reported government prices

• Support the response to federal government solicitations for procurement of vaccines

• Advise on legal issues related to the development and launch of a digital direct purchasing platform

• Provide legal advice on state distribution licensure government contract compliance and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and its implementing regulations

• Collaborate with Compliance to mitigate enterprise risk generally including supporting the drafting and implementation of SOPs and policies

• Serve as business partner while also providing clear legal advice that communicates the magnitude of legal risks and identifies decision rights

Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Juris Doctor and admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction

• 8 years of experience in-house or at a law firm supporting the pharmaceutical or biotech industry required

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience advising on legal issues (e.g. fraud and abuse antitrust) related to marketed pharmaceutical products

• Experience drafting reviewing and negotiating complex contracts

• Experience supporting contracting with payors and in the US channel space including wholesalers and distributors integrated delivery networks and retailers preferred

• Experience with federal government contracting a plus

• Strong understanding of pricing and reimbursement in the pharmaceutical marketplace in the U.S.

• Experience in pharmaceutical government price reporting a strong plus

• Experience in vaccines a plus

• Ability to perform legal analyses and counsel business partners independently with a focus on delivering solutions-oriented advice

• Excellent communication presentation collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders

• Intense sense of urgency curiosity and ambition to excel and build something from the ground up navigating all the requisite ambiguity and complexity that comes with writing the rulebook while executing in real time

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

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat 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

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 to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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 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

Were 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 .

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