Medical Science Liaison, Ontario

The Role:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is focused on developing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with key national healthcare practitioners (HCPs), national pharmacy chains and leadership of professional organizations. This role will primarily support the company mRNA platform development program at a national basis. The MSL will collaborate and communicate with physicians and other medical experts to:

• Process requests for Investigator suggested Studies (ISS)
• Present scientific data on a reactive basis to HCPs or groups of HCPs
• Communicate Insights gained
• Implement individualize HCP Engagement Plans as appropriate
• Report any Adverse Events (AEs) and/or Product Quality Complaints (PQC)
• Respond to requests for medical information

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.

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
• 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
• 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
• Maintain accurate and compliant reporting and documentation of MSL activities and budget
• Generate tactical regional plans to provide needs based, value-added support of the medical and scientific community in-line with company goals
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with requirements (e.g. medical: promotional staff)
• Support clinical development and research initiatives as appropriate
• 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
• Acquires and maintains 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.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Working knowledge of virtual presentation platforms, social media and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• 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
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% within assigned region
• Valid Driver's license
• Fluency in local language
• Ability to recognize opportunities/gaps/obstacles, then take ownership to find creative, innovative solutions that question convention, and then see them through to completion
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Science role
• Must live near a major airport
• Candidates will ideally have well-established networks, understanding of decision-making structures and active relationships with HCPs in the therapy area.
• Proven ability to take initiative, determine priorities and exercise good judgment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Accepts new challenges with curiosity and drive while remaining positive in the face of obstacles
• Robust and current clinical development experience supporting drugs to treat rare diseases; prior vaccines/infectious disease(s) experience preferred
• Advanced scientific degree required– MD, PhD, PharmD, or MSc

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Location-specific perks and extras!
• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Educational resources

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

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.

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. We’re 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 [email protected]. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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