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Director, Market Access, UK

ModernaTX


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its presence in London a global center of science and innovation. Our team drives commercial operations to bring our mRNA medicines to patients across the UK. We welcome talent ready to help transform global health.

Reporting to the General Manager UK and based in London you will play a critical leadership role in creating shaping and executing Modernas UK Market Access strategy. You will establish Moderna as a preferred partner across the UK healthcare ecosystem combining thought leadership deep market access expertise and strong stakeholder relationships to shape the environment for our expanding portfolio.

As Moderna launches multiple products across vaccines rare diseases and oncology you will lead Pricing Reimbursement & Market Access (PRA) strategy and execution translating clinical economic and customer insights into sustainable access solutions. Working across local and global teams you will operate with strategic vision and executional agilityquestioning convention navigating ambiguity and moving rapidly to unlock opportunities for patients and the business.

Heres What Youll Do:

  • Serve as the UK Pricing Reimbursement & Market Access (PRA) Lead establishing and developing the country PRA strategy and agenda in close collaboration with local and Global teams.

  • Partner closely with Regulatory Medical Communications External Affairs and Marketing leads to build an integrated approach to Market Access and support Modernas broader UK strategy.

  • Lead and develop through dotted-line management of the Health Economic Outcomes Research Manager supporting the preparation of clinical and economic evidence required for reimbursement and pricing submissions.

  • Guide the development of access and outcomes research studies that address identified evidence needs and strengthen Modernas value proposition.

  • Lead all pricing and reimbursement negotiations with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) bringing deep understanding of the UK healthcare ecosystem HTA processes and pricing dynamics across vaccines and therapeutics.

  • Develop robust business cases and proposals to secure the necessary internal approvals for access pricing and reimbursement strategies.

  • Lead Access engagement with key experts and stakeholders throughout the UK building strong relationships at multiple levels within government Public Health and other relevant organisations.

  • Represent and communicate customer and stakeholder insights back into Moderna ensuring external perspectives inform strategy evidence development and execution.

  • Identify and support opportunities for Moderna to demonstrate leadership in external forums and events covering vaccine development access pricing immunization systems and deployment.

  • Partner with external stakeholders to establish shared public policy goals identify solutions through research and dialogue and collaboratively engage policymakers advocacy organisations business groups and other stakeholders to support and enhance Modernas strategy and business objectives.

  • Build and strengthen relationships with the Department of Health and Social Care and UK Health Security Agency leveraging relevant established relationships and deep knowledge of the UK healthcare environment.

  • Work effectively with local and global partners spanning Medical Regulatory Marketing Clinical Legal Communications and Government Affairs providing insight into key economic and reimbursement issues for Modernas products.

  • Manage complex projects and third parties while balancing competing priorities tight deadlines ambiguity and a rapidly evolving external environment.

  • Apply strong business judgement analytical capability and consistently high ethical standards to strategic and executional decisions.

  • Communicate complex market access economic and reimbursement topics effectively to diverse audiences through oral presentations written proposals reports and correspondence.

  • Bring an entrepreneurial approach to shaping the UK environment and market operating effectively at both strategic and executional levels as Moderna advances its portfolio.

  • Demonstrate Modernas values of being Bold Curious Relentless and Collaborative building a personal and company brand that reflects the innovative and differentiated potential of Modernas mRNA platform technology.

  • Explore opportunities to use Generative AI tools to accelerate insight generation synthesize complex market and stakeholder information and enhance the efficiency and quality of strategic Market Access work while operating within Modernas appropriate governance frameworks.

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

  • We act with dynamic range driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.

  • We question convention because proven models dont always fuel the future.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

  • Tertiary degree in Economics Sciences or Pharmacy &/or Post- graduate degree in Health Economics or Business.

  • Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries in a Market Access role in UK with vaccines experience a strong advantage

  • Extensive business acumen analytical skills and experience working with various local and global internal business partners (especially Medical Regulatory Marketing Clinical Legal Communications and Government Affairs) to provide insight into key economic and reimbursement issues for key products.

  • Excellent understanding of the UK healthcare ecosystem HTA processes and pricing dynamics for vaccines and therapeutics

  • Experience working with and/or established relationships with Department of Health and Social Care and Health Security Agency

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse audience through various formats (e.g. oral presentations written proposals reports &/or correspondences)

  • Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment managing competing demands within tight deadlines and ability to demonstrate resilience and pivoting to cope with ambiguity and change.

  • Demonstrated project management experience to manage complex projects and third parties

  • Sound business judgment and analytical skills operating to high ethical standards

  • Ability to demonstrate the Moderna Values of being Bold Curious Relentless and Collaborative by creating a personal and company brand that reflects Modernas truly innovative and differentiated mRNA platform technology

As part of Modernas commitment to workplace safety this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.


Pay & Benefits


At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

  • Competitive 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
  • Savingsandinvestments to help you plan for the future
  • 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 theinfrastructure 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 peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our 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.


If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.


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 opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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.


Were 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.


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 .

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