Director, Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)

Moderna Therapeutics • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The HEOR professional at Moderna will lead global Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) activities for the vaccine portfolio, focusing on vaccines in development such as Norovirus, Cytomegalovirus, and Epstein-Barr virus. This role is pivotal in shaping development strategies through evidence generation and data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to demonstrate the value of Moderna's vaccines and ensuring access to them. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence vaccine development pathways and contribute to innovative health impact strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Public Health, Health Services Research, Economics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive excellence in HEOR, with a successful track record of building and executing high-value-add research agendas.
• Cross-functional leadership experience, with proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders across medical affairs, field teams, marketing, pricing, contracting, and government payers.
• Extensive experience with outcomes-based strategies and tactics, including health economics, patient-reported outcomes, and data analyses.
• Strategic leadership in HEOR that has driven measurable business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of vaccine-specific drug development and regulatory pathways, payer reimbursement models, and health policy across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in a related discipline.
• Experience working with vaccines or infectious diseases.
• Experience interacting with National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) and public health authorities.
• Experience with Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) to demonstrate and communicate value.
• Proven expertise using real-world evidence and comparative effectiveness to inform health policy decisions.
• High degree of digital fluency, with experience in digital health technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and management of HEOR studies from concept through publication.
• Lead the design of health economic models to explain the value of Moderna vaccines to various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product teams at every stage of development through launch.
• Partner with the broader vaccines commercial team in presentations to senior internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with other functions including research and development strategy, epidemiology, regulatory, policy, and medical affairs.
• Deliver best-practice project management oversight for all research and study-related activities.
• Understand the payer landscape and develop networks to engage with thought leaders.
• Represent Moderna at meetings where HEOR discussions and data are required.
• Build HEOR capabilities within Moderna's vaccines commercial organization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds for personal enrichment and self-care activities.
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring.
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment.
• Adoption and family-planning benefits.
• Dedicated care coordination support for the LGBTQ+ community.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Volunteer time to participate within the community.
• Discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter.
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents.
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools.
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options.
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests.
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree