Country Medical Director, Germany

**The Role**:
The Country Medical Director will drive scientific leadership in Germany and will represent Moderna in external activities, ensuring effective interactions with key scientific leaders, public health experts, scientific and medical associations, and healthcare authorities at a national level as well as the implementation of fit-for-purpose medical affairs plans in alignment with company strategy. To that end, (s)he will coordinate with the Regional Director Medical Affairs, EMEC and the VP Medical Affairs EMEC, as appropriate. (S)he will also be accountable for Medical Affairs’ contributions on the medical aspect of submissions for reimbursement, tenders or procurement agreements for Moderna’s portfolio of vaccines Within Germany. (S)he will also lead the deployment of an innovative, AI-enhanced, digital scientific engagement strategy and plan in alignment with the company’s omnichannel strategy and digital vision.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
Provide scientific and technical leadership within Germany for our COVID 19 vaccine and future vaccination programs.

Develop and foster relationships with external stakeholders to ensure that robust insights from healthcare practitioners and patients are gathered into local and regional plans and tactics, enabling the generation of data that are needed by payers, physicians and patients to properly understand and value our innovative medicines and vaccines.

Develop strong relationships with health care and regulatory authorities and related technical organs in support of the adoption and implementation of Moderna’s innovation.

Drive country insight gathering activities (e.g. advisory boards, expert meetings) to meet the company needs around the clinical development and implementation of innovation in the field of vaccination.

Enhance Moderna’s reputation and profile through a clear external focus, representing the company in industry associations and in front of general and specialized media (in collaboration with Public Relations).

Provide clear understanding of how countries’ health care systems, national immunization plans and guidelines need to change to introduce and maintain innovations around vaccination.

Partner with regional Medical Affairs teams to help develop the country medical affairs strategy for assigned products, and with the local commercial organizations to ensure the full alignment of country Medical Affairs strategies with brand strategies.

Identify opportunities at country level for innovative research concepts for clinical data generation that support the benefit/risk profile of Moderna’s vaccinations.

Work with the Global Medical Information team to ensure that medical information requests (MIRs) from healthcare professionals are addressed in full compliance with company procedures and country regulations.

Drive medical affairs activities and generation and dissemination of data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.

Stay informed on professional information and technology through conferences and/or medical literature and acts as a therapeutic area resource to market teams.

Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures.

Participate in the development of scientifically accurate marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia as part of the country team.

Provide guidance to country cross-functional team members to aid in the development of promotional materials. Provide timely and accurate reviews of promotional strategies and tactics in accordance with established policies and practice standards, including regulatory guidelines to meet customer needs.

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:
M.D. or Life Sciences higher education degree from a recognised University. Additional advanced degrees (e.g. Ph.D., M.Sci, M.P.H.), entry on a Specialist Register (Pharmaceutical Medicine or a relevant clinical specialty) and a current license to practice are a strong plus.

Minimum 10 years of experience in global pharmaceutical industry, with relevant experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development with demonstrated successful track record.

Strong prioritization and decision-making skills and ability to understand how decisions in Medical Affairs fit into the broader context of company strategies.

Proven expertise at engaging scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g. health care authorities, payors, medical and scientific organizations), preferably in the field of Vaccines.

Ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Strong leadership skills with ability to influence laterally.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements.

Strong understanding of local regulatory and compliance requirements.

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