Associate Director, HEOR, Australia

Associate Director, HEOR – Australia – Moderna Overview 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. 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. This role offers a high‑impact opportunity to lead and shape the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) strategy for Moderna’s vaccine portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will be: Lead the end‑to‑end planning and execution of local HEOR strategies and evidence generation tailored to Australia and New Zealand. Adapt global cost‑effectiveness, budget impact, and public health economic models to support HTA submissions. Oversee the development of comprehensive reimbursement dossiers and materials submitted to ATAGI, PBAC, and PHARMAC. Represent HEOR in early scientific engagement and formal assessment processes to shape pricing and recommendation strategies. Manage external vendors to ensure timely, compliant, and high‑quality deliverables aligned with local and global expectations. Your responsibilities will also include: Translate technical HEOR evidence into strategic insights relevant to HTA, NITAG, and institutional decision‑makers. Develop localized value communication assets that support payer and institutional engagement. Ensure seamless alignment between global value dossiers and regional adaptations, while contributing insights back into global strategy. Track timelines, manage budgets, and contribute to congress abstracts and peer‑reviewed publications. Support the development of data visualizations and digital communication tools for omni‑channel outreach. Core Mindsets We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description. This role demands a strong sense of accountability, owning both strategy and execution in a regionally autonomous capacity. We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. With a focus on omni‑channel engagement and data‑driven decision‑making, the role offers the opportunity to integrate digital tools and real‑world data to inform vaccine value propositions and maximize patient reach. Basic Qualifications Master’s degree in health economics, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, or a related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccines industry. Hands‑on experience with Australian HTA submissions (e.g., PBAC, ATAGI). Deep knowledge of Australia and New Zealand healthcare and reimbursement systems, including distinctions between PHARMAC and PBAC. Familiarity with NITAG/HTA decision‑making processes (ATAGI, PBAC, PHARMAC). Preferred Qualifications Deep knowledge of Australia and New Zealand healthcare and reimbursement systems, including distinctions between PHARMAC and PBAC. Familiarity with NITAG/HTA decision‑making processes (ATAGI, PBAC, PHARMAC). Experience with public and private payer engagement. Experience in developing economic models. Experience in real‑world data generation. Experience in value dossiers, tender dossiers and dossiers supporting vaccine recommendations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple HEOR projects and collaborate across functions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex evidence into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Strong knowledge of evidence‑based medicine standards, HEOR research best practices, patient‑reported outcomes, data and analytics methods. Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment with evolving priorities and limited structure. Proven experience working with external vendors, consultants, and cross‑functional teams. A desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative. Benefits 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, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown. Savings and investments. Location‑specific perks and extras. Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment. 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. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr