Senior Manager, Government Affairs – UK

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being program

Family benefits

Paid time off

Savings/investments

Location perks

Job summary

Moderna in London seeks a Government Affairs professional to shape UK policy and delivery of respiratory vaccines. You will translate policy dynamics into clear positions and engage with Parliament, government and civil society to advance Moderna’s priorities.

The role blends policy analysis with external engagement, working across Communications, Medical and Market Access to ensure alignment with business objectives. A strong ethics framework guides daily decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Policy, Political Science, Law, or related field.
• Strong public policy background with external stakeholder engagement.
• Track record identifying policy trends in health or biopharma.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to influence.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of UK Government Affairs strategy.
• Engage externally to promote a supportive UK vaccine policy environment.
• Build relationships with Parliament, government, and civil servants.
• Collaborate with communications, medical, marketing to align objectives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Oral & written comms

Education

Degree in Health Policy or related

Job description

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its presence in London, a global center of science and innovation. Our team drives commercial operations to bring our mRNA medicines to patients across the UK. We welcome talent ready to help transform global health.

Based in London and operating as a sole contributor with a UK-wide remit, you will help shape and execute Moderna’s Government Affairs strategy, creating the public policy environment that enables innovative solutions to reach patients and consumers, with a strong focus on the delivery of respiratory vaccines.

Reporting to the Associate Director Government Affairs UK, you will work at the intersection of politics, policy, healthcare and innovation—turning deep analysis of changing political dynamics, legislation and government policy into clear positions, stakeholder strategies and opportunities for external engagement.

This is an opportunity to deepen your External Affairs expertise while building relationships across government, Parliament, industry and the wider healthcare ecosystem. You will also have opportunities to get close to Generative AI tools, exploring how AI can strengthen policy intelligence, identify emerging trends and support more agile approaches to policy and change.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Support the development and execution of Moderna’s Government Affairs strategy across the UK, providing tactical support to the Associate Director Government Affairs UK and ensuring alignment and consistency in engagement with policymakers.
• Engage externally to promote a supportive UK policy environment for innovative vaccines, with a particular focus on respiratory vaccines.
• Build a positive presence for Moderna among parliamentarians, members of government, civil servants and government agencies, helping facilitate and advance Moderna’s mission.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish shared public policy goals, identify solutions through research and dialogue, and collaboratively engage policymakers to drive change in support of Moderna’s strategy and business objectives.
• Develop and support projects with external stakeholders that enhance Moderna’s ability to shape and influence the broader policy environment.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with industry trade associations and actively participate in relevant groups to advocate for Moderna’s desired policy objectives.
• Perform legislative and regulatory analysis across a wide range of policy and political matters that could affect Moderna and the broader healthcare and innovative biopharmaceutical environment.
• Gather deep insights into current and emerging political and public policy trends, identifying external challenges and opportunities and translating these into clear policy positions that support Moderna’s priorities and goals.
• Apply public policy thought leadership and external partner relationships to develop solutions to complex and nuanced policy challenges.
• Bring insights from government and external stakeholders into Moderna’s internal planning, helping teams understand the implications of the evolving UK political and policy landscape.
• Support the Associate Director Government Affairs UK in developing and executing an active programme of engagement with external stakeholders.
• Establish strong local and global functional relationships, collaborating extensively across Communications, Medical, Marketing and Market Access to connect Government Affairs priorities with broader business objectives.
• Use strong strategic thinking to incorporate the perspectives of different stakeholders, influencing without authority and applying negotiation, tact, diplomacy and discretion to achieve objectives across multiple groups.
• Manage relevant third-party vendors while operating effectively within Moderna’s fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
• Explore the application of AI and Generative AI to policy and change, including opportunities to enhance policy intelligence, analysis and the identification of emerging external trends.
• Operate with sound business judgment and strong analytical capabilities while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Act in an ethical and compliant manner at all times, adhering to Moderna policies and procedures, relevant UK legislation and applicable ABPI industry codes of practice.
• Bring a degree in Health Policy, Political Science, Law or another relevant area of specialisation.
• Apply a strong public policy and legislative background, with demonstrated experience engaging external stakeholders and crafting clear policy positions in response to complex and nuanced challenges.
• Bring a consistent track record of identifying policy trends affecting the wider health sector and/or innovative biopharmaceutical industry; an understanding of vaccines policy will be a strong advantage.
• Draw on experience gained within Government, an Industry Association, Health Care Systems and/or Stakeholder Management.
• Communicate with impact through strong oral and written communication skills, effectively engaging and influencing internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrate Moderna’s values of being Bold, Curious, Relentless and Collaborative, building a personal and company brand that reflects Moderna’s innovative and differentiated mRNA platform technology.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

“We question convention because proven models don’t always fuel the future.”

Your ability to challenge established approaches, interpret changing political and policy dynamics and develop thoughtful new solutions will be critical as you help shape an environment that supports innovative vaccines and Moderna’s evolving mRNA platform.

“We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.”

You will move between strategic policy thinking and hands‑on execution—analysing legislation, developing policy positions, managing stakeholder relationships and supporting direct engagement with policymakers while keeping Moderna’s broader UK priorities in view.

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

• Degree in Health Policy, Political Science, Law, or other relevant areas of specialisation
• A strong public policy and legislative background, with validated experience in engaging external stakeholders and crafting clear policy positions in response to complex and nuanced challenges
• Consistent record in identifying policy trends affecting the entire health sector and/or the innovative biopharmaceutical industry, with an understanding of vaccines policy a strong advantage
• Strategic thinking including the ability to incorporate perspectives from different stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence without authority
• Strong oral and written communication skills to influence and effectively engage internal and external audiences

• Tact, diplomacy and discretion and the ability to work with multiple groups whilst achieving objectives
• Experience in Government, Industry Association, Health Care Systems and/or Stakeholder management
• Sound business judgment and analytical skills, operates to high ethical standards
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, unpredictable environment and managing third party vendors
• Ability to demonstrate the Moderna Values of being Bold, Curious, Relentless, and Collaborative by creating a personal and company brand that reflects Moderna’s truly innovative and differentiated mRNA platform technology
• Skilled in AI and its application to policy and change

As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre‑employment check.

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.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our 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
• Savingsandinvestments 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, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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 [e-mail].

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