General Manager - Taiwan

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 Taiwan, a region known for its robust biotech and technology sectors. Our Taiwan office will concentrate on commercial activities, delivering our innovative mRNA products to the Taiwanese market. We're inviting professionals who are eager to drive significant advancements in global health through our cutting-edge mRNA technology.

Moderna is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven General Manager to lead its operations in Taiwan. As the senior-most representative of Moderna in the market, you will be responsible for establishing and executing the company’s long-term vision in Taiwan—launching our first commercial vaccine, RSV, in 2025, and shaping a high-performing, mission-aligned organization from the ground up. In this high-impact role, you will be at the forefront of enhancing pandemic preparedness and expanding access to mRNA technology for the people of Taiwan. You will report to the SVP and GM for Asia and Emerging Markets and serve as a core member of the regional leadership team.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Full ownership of Moderna Taiwan’s operational and strategic execution, including P&L accountability, governance, and cross-functional leadership.

• Launch the RSV vaccine in 2025, and lead commercial strategy and execution for future pipeline assets.

• Represent Moderna as the Taiwan spokesperson in media engagements and public forums, building corporate reputation and visibility.

• Establish a strong Moderna culture by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, shaping a purpose-driven and high-performing team.

• Lead strategic initiatives to support pandemic preparedness, specifically targeting influenza, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases relevant to Taiwan.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Shape and execute market access, pricing, and regulatory strategies by engaging with key bodies such as the Taiwan FDA and NHIA.

• Build trusted relationships with government agencies, including the Taiwan CDC, to position Moderna as a long-term partner in public health.

• Drive collaboration with Taiwan’s biotech startups, academic institutions, and industry associations to amplify Moderna’s role in the local innovation ecosystem.

• Engage with patient advocacy groups and communities to promote education, address vaccine hesitancy, and improve health equity.

• Integrate digital health strategies to optimize patient engagement, operational efficiency, and real-time data-driven decisions.

• Align local activities with global strategy by closely collaborating with Moderna’s international commercial teams.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We behave like owners. As the General Manager for Taiwan, you will build Moderna’s presence from the ground up—launching our first product, shaping strategy, managing operations, and representing the company publicly. You’ll take full ownership to drive outcomes that extend beyond any single job description.

• We digitize everywhere possible. This role will require you to integrate digital health technologies into Moderna Taiwan’s strategy to drive patient engagement, optimize operations, and harness data for public health decision-making—maximizing our impact through the power of code.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in business management, economics, finance, or life sciences-related disciplines (e.g., medical, pharmacy, biology, chemistry).

• At least ten years of general management or commercial leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

• Demonstrated success in roles spanning product launches, government relations, market access, and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience launching vaccines or therapeutics in Taiwan or similar APAC markets.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Fluent in Mandarin and English.

• Proven leadership experience in launching innovative products and driving business growth in Taiwan’s pharmaceutical/biotech sector.

• Strong relationships with government, healthcare providers, and payers in Taiwan.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment.

• Superior communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making processes.

• Deep understanding of Taiwan’s healthcare system, regulatory landscape, and market dynamics.

• Commitment to Moderna’s mission to deliver innovative medicines to improve health outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience in cultivating partnerships with local biotech ecosystems and implementing digital health solutions.

Critical Competencies for Success

Setting Strategy

• Create and communicate an inspiring vision tailored to Taiwan’s unique market.

• Analyze diverse data sources to align strategy with organizational objectives.

• Innovate and challenge the status quo to advance healthcare solutions in Taiwan.

Executing for Results

• Set ambitious goals and hold teams accountable for delivering results.

• Navigate ambiguity and lead through complex situations with confidence.

• Take calculated risks to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining organizational integrity.

Leading Teams

• Build and inspire a diverse, high-performing team.

• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

• Demonstrate self-awareness and openness to feedback to model personal and professional growth.

Relationships and Influence

• Build trust and influence stakeholders across diverse groups.

• Inspire and energize teams around a shared purpose.

• Celebrate successes and foster a sense of collective achievement within the organization.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• 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!

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 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. 

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 [email protected]. 

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