Regional Oncology Thought Leader & KOL Strategy Lead

Moderna; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moderna is seeking an experienced field-based U.S. Oncology marketing leader to drive regional KOL engagement and advocacy strategies for the personalized neoantigen therapy intismeran, developed with Merck.

You will synthesize market insights, manage cross-functional initiatives, and guide speaker bureau programs while ensuring compliant, patient-centric engagement aligned with U.S. commercial priorities. This role requires extensive travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years in pharma/biotech with field-based thought leader engagement experience.
• Oncology experience required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills; willing to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional KOL engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with U.S. brand strategy and launch objectives.
• Identify, profile, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with influential KOLs across oncology.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Alliance.
• Identify and recommend promotional speakers; oversee onboarding, training, and development for speakers.
• Plan and evaluate speaker programs and advisory boards to optimize engagement outcomes.

Skills

KOL engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship management

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Moderna is seeking an experienced field-based U.S. Oncology marketing leader to drive regional KOL engagement and advocacy strategies for the personalized neoantigen therapy intismeran, developed with Merck.

You will synthesize market insights, manage cross-functional initiatives, and guide speaker bureau programs while ensuring compliant, patient-centric engagement aligned with U.S. commercial priorities. This role requires extensive travel within the territory.