Vice President, Medical Affairs, Asia & Country Medical Director, Singapore at Moderna

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Vaccines, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Team Building, Digital Strategy, Health Economics, Patient Access Programs, Scientific Excellence, Insight Generation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operational Oversight

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

If you’re interested in this role, please apply in English and include an English version of your Resume/CV. The Role Moderna is seeking a Vice President of Medical Affairs to lead our overarching strategic guidance for the Asia markets medical initiatives while also leading the country medical initiatives in Singapore. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with the acumen to not only oversee Medical Affairs activities in Singapore, but also to shape the entire region's medical landscape in alignment with Moderna’s global healthcare ambitions. Here’s What You’ll Do Strategic Regional Leadership Design and champion the overarching Medical Affairs plan for infectious diseases across the Asia markets, with an initial focus on COVID-19 as well as future vaccination initiatives in alignment with global strategy. Build and lead medical teams across the region, fostering a culture of scientific excellence integrity that exceeds regulatory standards and operational procedures. Engage with external stakeholders, including healthcare authorities, payers, and scientific communities, to advance medical research and implementation strategies. Orchestrate comprehensive regional insight and scientific leadership activities to support clinical development and the adoption of innovative vaccination approaches. Shape the external environment in conjunction with policy to allow for scientific excellence and appropriate Medical Affairs Activities. Create a roadmap for establishing future local and country medical teams in Asia, including process and systems to ensure that medical information requests from healthcare professionals are addressed and aligned with the global scientific response documents and training materials in a timely manner. Drive the medical innovation agenda in terms of people skillset and digital strategy vision. Country-Specific Strategic Oversight (Singapore) Strategically steer Singapore's Medical Affairs strategy and operations, ensuring it reflects the country’s unique healthcare system and patient population. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local healthcare practitioners, regulatory authorities, and health institutions to gather and shape country-specific insights. Lead the strategic direction of medical affairs contributions to reimbursement submissions, procurement agreements, and tenders specific to Singapore. Serve as Moderna’s representative within Singapore, elevating our profile and influence through high-profile industry associations, media interactions and external engagements. Cross-Functional Collaboration Drive alignment between global and regional Medical Affairs strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders from Commercial and Clinical Development to ensure a cohesive strategy. Participate in health economics and outcomes research engagements with national payers and regulatory agencies, in close coordination with RWE and Market Access teams. Oversee the management of compassionate use requests and patient access programs, setting industry benchmarks for patient care and ethical standards. Collaborate with the Global Head of Medical Operations to drive the implementation of digital strategy. Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) M.D. or equivalent degree from a recognized Medical School (advanced degree and a current license to practice are a plus). Minimum 15 years of experience in the global pharmaceutical industry in Clinical Development and/or Medical Affairs with a demonstrated successful track record. Experience in vaccine clinical development and medical affairs. Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train and develop talent and create a high-performing team. Strong prioritization, decision-making, and organizational skills. Proven expertise in engaging with scientific leaders and other key stakeholders, preferably in the field of Vaccines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and the compliance environment. Proficiency in English (verbal and/or written) required due to global collaboration needs. Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Best-in-class 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, 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 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. 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. 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 committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. #LI-AG2 - 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 humanresources@modernatx.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Return Home

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of Medical Affairs for Asia and Singapore, focusing on infectious diseases and vaccination initiatives. Engage with stakeholders to advance medical research and ensure alignment with global strategies.