Associate Director, Scientific Advisor

Title: Associate Director, Scientific Advisor, US Medical

Location: Medical Affairs

Job Description:

The Role

The Associate Director, Scientific Advisor is a key member of the US Medical Affairs team responsible for leading the co-creation and implementation of strategic scientific content that supports Moderna’s licensed vaccines and pipeline therapies. This role serves as a content strategist, training development partner, and scientific engagement lead across field medical, commercial, and scientific platforms. Reporting to the Sr Director of Scientific Leadership, this individual will shape content strategy and support educational initiatives aligned to field engagement goals.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Contribute strategic input and implementation of US scientific communication plans in alignment with Medical Affairs and brand strategy.

• Serve as the primary content lead for US FMA (Field Medical Affairs) custom content including decks, visuals, and tools aligned with segmentation and customer needs.

• Contribute to development and execution of internal training materials for US field medical, including new hire onboarding, product refreshers, and FME skill-building curricula.

• Represent Medical Affairs in scientific content planning for congresses and webinars, including event preparation, messaging strategy, and post-conference outputs.

• Author and review high-impact scientific materials, including slide decks, narrative frameworks, and educational tools for HCP-facing use.

• Stay current on scientific literature, pipeline developments, and competitive intelligence to inform content strategy and field enablement.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure all materials are medically accurate, strategically aligned, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.

• Serve as point-of-contact for external Scientific Advisory Council, synthesizing feedback into tactical recommendations.

• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams during content development and product launch planning.

• Ensure materials are developed with flexibility for omnichannel use (field, webinar, congress, on-demand access).

 

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• MSc, MPH, or equivalent advanced degree in life sciences.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 2 years in Medical Affairs scientific communications.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional scientific content initiatives in support of field medical teams.

 

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong scientific writing, storytelling, and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Proven experience developing and executing training content for field teams.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage KOLs and internal stakeholders.

• Familiarity with vaccines, immunology, or infectious disease areas is a plus.

• Strong understanding of medical compliance and regulatory guidelines.

• Proficiency in virtual presentation tools and content platforms.

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

 

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities
• 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 modernatx.com/careers 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 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.

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.

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