Counsel, US Market Access and Operations

Moderna Therapeutics; West Windsor (NJ); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics seeks a Counsel, Market Access and Commercial Operations to provide legal support for the commercialization of the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. and future assets. The role is the primary legal contact for U.S. Market Access and U.S. Commercial Operations teams.

You will advise on pricing, government price reporting, procurement responses, and compliance with FDA and related regulatory requirements while collaborating with Compliance to mitigate enterprise risk.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of experience in-house or at a law firm supporting the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on fraud and abuse laws and antitrust considerations for commercialization strategies.
• Assist with major market access contracts with wholesalers/distributors, retailers, health systems, GPOs, and large employers.
• Offer strategic pricing advice and oversee government price reporting policies and methodologies.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Pricing strategy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Role Moderna is seeking a Counsel, Market Access and Commercial Operations to take responsibility for providing legal support for the commercialization of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. and, over time, other assets transitioning to commercialization in the United States. This position will be the primary point of contact for the U.S. Market Access and U.S. Commercial Operations teams.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Provide legal advice on fraud and abuse laws and regulations (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act) and antitrust laws and regulations (Robinson-Patman, Sherman Act) for strategies and tactics related to commercialization
• Advise on and provide contract support for major market access contracts, including wholesaler/distributor, retailer, health systems, GPOs and large employers
• Provide strategic advice on pricing strategy and communications
• Support the government price reporting function, including advising on price reporting policies and methodologies, communicating with related regulatory authorities, and analyzing impact of pricing or contracting proposals on reported government prices
• Support the response to federal government solicitations for procurement of vaccines
• Advise on legal issues related to the development and launch of a digital direct purchasing platform
• Provide legal advice on state distribution licensure, government contract compliance, and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and its implementing regulations
• Collaborate with Compliance to mitigate enterprise risk generally, including supporting the drafting and implementation of SOPs and policies
• Serve as business partner while also providing clear legal advice that communicates the magnitude of legal risks and identifies decision rights

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

• Juris Doctor and admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
• 8+ years of experience in-house or at a law firm supporting the pharmaceutical or biotech industry required

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

• Experience advising on legal issues (e.g., fraud and abuse, antitrust) related to marketed pharmaceutical products
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
• Experience supporting contracting with payors and in the US channel space, including wholesalers and distributors, integrated delivery networks, and retailers preferred
• Experience with federal government contracting a plus
• Strong understanding of pricing and reimbursement in the pharmaceutical marketplace in the U.S.
• Experience in pharmaceutical government price reporting a strong plus
• Experience in vaccines a plus
• Ability to perform legal analyses and counsel business partners independently, with a focus on delivering solutions-oriented advice
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Intense sense of urgency, curiosity, and ambition to excel and build something from the ground up, navigating all the requisite ambiguity and complexity that comes with writing the rulebook while executing in real time
• 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 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 planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, 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 salary range for this role is $183,800.00 - $330,300.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 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. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at [e-mail].

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.

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.