Associate Director, HEOR, Canada

Moderna Therapeutics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 273,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family building benefits

Generous paid time off

Equity/bonus potential

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics invites an Associate Director HEOR to lead local evidence generation supporting pricing, reimbursement, and market access in Canada. You will oversee external partners, develop value dossiers, and contribute to global HEOR programs while aligning with clinical development, marketing, and pricing teams.

The role requires a PhD/clinical degree with master’s in a related field and 7+ years in HEOR. A Canadian work authorization and strategic leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Sc.D. or Dr.P.H. or completion of all PhD./SC.D./Dr.PH requirements with degree expected by 2029; advanced degree in life sciences OR a Clinical degree with a related Master’s
• 5+ years of progressive excellence in HEOR within pharma/biotech/vaccine/healthcare
• Minimum 2 years of work authorization required

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of local HEOR strategies and deliverables to demonstrate value for reimbursement and market access
• Communicate HEOR evidence effectively in submissions and pricing negotiations
• Represent HEOR on cross-functional teams as a SME on payer value proposition and HEOR evidence
• Drive local and contribute to global HEOR program and study design execution
• Identify local HEOR evidence requirements and gaps and partner with global teams to develop payer-focused content

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD or equivalent in life sciences

Clinical degree + Master’s in related discipline

Job description

The Role

In this role, you will support the local generation and adaptation of data, evidence and key HEOR deliverables for Moderna products supporting pricing and reimbursement, vaccine recommendations, tender and contracting and institutional customer engagement in Canada. This role leads local HEOR evidence generation and adaptation activities in Canada and provides strategic oversight of external research partners supporting economic modelling, evidence synthesis, value assessment, vaccine recommendation, and pricing activities. The Associate Director HEOR will drive the execution of evidence generation and communication plans and develop tailored evidence partnerships to address stakeholder needs. They will work on launch vaccines and pipeline products in close collaboration with Market Access and Pricing, Marketing, Clinical Development and Medical colleagues. This position reports to the Executive Director, Global HEOR with dotted line to the local Market Access Director.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of local HEOR strategies, evidence generation activities, and key deliverables (e.g., Value Dossier) to demonstrate the value of Moderna’s products incl. vaccines to support reimbursement, market access, vaccine recommendations, tender and contracting and successful institutional customer engagement


• Communicate HEOR evidence effectively as part of NITAG/HTA submissions, vaccine recommendation processes and pricing negotiations


• Represent HEOR on Medical, Market Access and Pricing, and Commercial cross‑functional teams as a subject matter expert on payer product value proposition and HEOR scientific evidence, and align HEOR initiatives with the business needs


• Represent HEOR in early scientific engagement, benefit assessment and vaccine recommendation processes


• Drive local and contribute to global HEOR program and study design execution


• Identify and communicate local HEOR evidence requirements and gaps


• Partner with cross‑functional and global teams to develop the communication materials for HEOR data, including value dossiers and other payer relevant communication content


• Develop and deliver data and data visualization as part of the omnichannel engagement of institutional customers


• Manage external research vendors and consultants to deliver results


• Lead localization and de novo development of HEOR studies and economic models


• Support Real‑World Evidence (RWE) and economic modelling strategies that support successful benefit assessments, vaccine recommendation, pricing and patient access at country level


• Provide local HEOR input into strategic planning processes and decision gates


• Develop HEOR content and tools to support payer and stakeholder engagement


• Lead and execute HEOR publication plans

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

• Ph.D., Sc.D. or Dr.P.H. or completion of all PhD., SC.D., or Dr.PH requirements with degree expected to be conferred by 2029; advanced degree in life sciences OR a Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing) and a master’s degree in a related discipline (as noted above)


• 5+ years of progressive excellence in HEOR within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccines or healthcare industry


• As part of Moderna’s commitment to build a sustainable workforce, a minimum of 2 years of work authorization is required for this role

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

• 7+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical, vaccines, or healthcare industry


• Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, reimbursement pathways, public health decision-making, and NITAG/HTA processes, including NACI


• Experience generating payer‑and public health‑relevant evidence, including real‑world evidence and economic models


• Experience developing value dossiers, tender submissions, and materials supporting vaccine recommendations and reimbursement decisions


• Strong knowledge of HEOR methodologies, evidence‑based medicine, patient‑reported outcomes, and data analytics


• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex data and insights effectively through visualization and storytelling


• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and research partners


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with strong attention to detail and execution


• 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. That’s why our global benefits and well‑being resources are designed to support you—at 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 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.

The salary range for this role is $196,650.00 - $217,350.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we expect to pay for this position based on our current compensation structure. The actual base pay offered to each employee is determined with due diligence, taking into account factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education, performance, and business requirements. We regularly review pay ranges and individual compensation to ensure competitiveness with the external market and to maintain internal equity in alignment with our company’s compensation and pay‑transparency principles. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to applicable plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. Please note that this information is provided for transparency and compliance purposes. It does not constitute a contractual commitment or guarantee of a specific rate of pay.

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.

Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow.

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 [e-mail].

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.