The Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Moderna is solidifying its presence in Melbourne, a city at the forefront of Australia's biotech industry. Our Melbourne office focuses on commercial operations, ensuring the delivery of our innovative products to the Australian market. We're inviting international professionals to join us in our mission of delivering the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines.
You will support the development of public policy solutions and the execution of External and Government Affairs engagement for Moderna across Australia and New Zealand. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the public policy landscape to enable the delivery of Moderna's innovative solutions for patients, including mRNA respiratory vaccines and other advanced treatments. By analyzing health, industry, and regulatory policies, you’ll help identify external challenges and opportunities, crafting actionable solutions through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. This role also supports Moderna's partnership with the Australian and Victorian governments in establishing onshore mRNA manufacturing capabilities.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Your key responsibilities will be:
Conducting legislative and regulatory analysis for policy and parliamentary matters impacting Moderna and the healthcare sector.
Drafting detailed policy papers, government submissions, and briefing notes.
Collaborating extensively with internal teams and coordinating with industry associations.
Supporting the Regulatory Science and Policy team by drafting responses to public consultations and other engagements.
Establishing strong functional relationships across regulatory, market access, communications, medical, and commercial teams.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Representing insights from government and external stakeholders in internal planning.
Supporting the development and execution of engagement programs with federal and state parliament members and other key external stakeholders.
Ensuring ethical and compliant behavior in adherence to Moderna’s policies, local legislation, and industry codes.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
We obsess over learning: The rapidly evolving landscape of mRNA technologies and health policy demands a focus on continuous learning. This mindset will ensure that you stay ahead of policy changes and trends to guide Moderna's mission effectively.
We act with dynamic range: Balancing strategic engagement with hands-on policy development and execution will be critical in managing diverse stakeholder expectations and driving impactful outcomes.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Degree in Science, Health Policy, Political Science, Law or other relevant areas of specialization
A strong background in public policy, science, government or federal or state parliament of at least 5 years, with experience in crafting clear policy positions in response to complex and nuanced challenges
Consistent record in identifying policy trends affecting the health sector and/or the innovative biopharmaceutical or technology industry, with an understanding of vaccines and health policy a strong advantage.
Strategic thinking including the ability to incorporate perspectives from different stakeholders
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
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
This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.
Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.
We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
- Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Educational resources
- Savings and investments
- 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, 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.
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 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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