Director – Market Access & Pricing
| Company | Moderna |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Life Sciences, Health Economics or related field)
- 10+ years in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with 5+ years’ experience in market access, pricing, or related commercial roles
- Proven ability to think strategically and develop market access strategies from the ground up for public and private payers
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
Responsibilities
- Craft and implement market access strategies that ensure the successful launch and sustained presence of Moderna’s vaccine portfolio, including 15 new products over the next five years
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Federal and Provincial governments, professional organizations, health systems, and corporate entities
- Implement PMPRB-compliant pricing strategies
- Coordinate the development and execution of vaccine tender strategies to secure government and institutional contracts
- Lead the plan for localization for the HEOR strategy and supervise its execution
- Leverage Moderna’s onshore manufacturing capabilities as a key value driver
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape and policy environment for our key products
- Engage with government bodies and policymakers to influence public health policy
- Work closely with R&D, medical, commercial, and global teams to ensure alignment on market access strategies
- Identify and develop innovative solutions and partnerships
- Oversee the implementation of market access plans
- Ensure all market access activities comply with corporate policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, or MSc) in a relevant field
- Experience with vaccine tender processes and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in vaccine procurement and distribution in Canada
- Experience working with Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies and understanding of the Canadian health policy environment
- Demonstrated success in securing favorable pricing and reimbursement for innovative therapies
- Proficiency in using data analytics tools and software to inform decision-making and strategy development
- A ‘digital first’ mindset, creative in using IT solutions to drive efficiency wherever possible