National Market Access Lead (m/w/d)

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that is revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As a National Market Access Lead in our Munich office, you will shape Moderna’s national market access and pricing strategy for mRNA‑based vaccines and emerging therapeutics.

This is a sole‑contributor role that is deeply strategic and externally facing, requiring direct interaction with health authorities and decision‑makers. You will work cross‑functionally worldwide to embed sustainable access approaches across the product lifecycle and support Moderna’s digital ambitions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of national market access strategies across vaccines and pipeline therapeutics.
• Own pricing and contracting approaches aligned with global and regional frameworks, tailored to German policy.
• Shape national HTA and reimbursement positioning, including readiness for evolving policy requirements.
• Oversee national dossier development and submission processes (e.g. AMNOG/35a SGB V), ensuring robust, evidence‑based access narratives.
• Serve as Moderna’s lead representative to key national health institutions and payers, including G‑BA, RKI, G‑KV‑SV and STIKO.

Additional Responsibilities

• Drive claims and RWE analyses to inform pricing, reimbursement and contracting strategies.
• Define local evidence needs in partnership with global and local HEOR, including burden‑of‑disease, epidemiology and payer‑relevant data.
• Translate scientific and real‑world datasets into compelling payer value stories and clear evidence frameworks.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Market Access, HEOR, Medical, Commercial, external experts) for strategy execution.
• Act as an internal consultant to align local market insights with global product and platform plans.

Moderna Mindsets

• Digitize wherever possible using code to maximize patient impact.
• Behave like owners, building solutions beyond any job description.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in science, economics, public health or related field; advanced degree (MBA, PhD) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, HEOR, public health or related roles, ideally with exposure to vaccines.
• Deep expertise in German access pathways and reimbursement systems, and proven experience engaging with national HTA and public health stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in shaping or driving national market access strategies.
• Strong analytical capabilities with hands‑on expertise in real‑world evidence and claims data analysis.
• Proven expertise in German vaccine access pathways and national reimbursement environments.
• Hands‑on experience with pricing strategy development and innovative access models.
• Track record supporting or leading dossier development (AMNOG/35a SGB V).
• Demonstrated success in cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complexity, influence decisions and thrive in a fast‑changing environment.

Pay & Benefits

• Best‑in‑class 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.
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

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.

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