Director – Culture Programs and Belonging

The Role:

Moderna is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the newly created role of Director, Culture Programs and Belonging. This role will connect Moderna’s unique culture and people philosophies by designing, implementing, and leading impactful initiatives that advance our culture, promote belonging, and drive employee engagement. With a commitment to "acting with dynamic range," the role will involve contribution to strategy development with primary accountability for tactical execution of programs and initiatives to deliver measurable results.

Reporting to the Head of Talent Management and Culture, this role will integrate belonging and engagement initiatives into broader talent strategies and programs, ensuring they resonate across the organization to align efforts with Moderna’s business goals.

The ideal candidate will be a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for fostering culture, DE&I, and engagement to drive organizational excellence. They will excel in execution, project management, inspiring action and results in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

If you thrive in dynamic, impact driven environment,  and are committed to creating a culture of belonging and engagement, we encourage you to apply!

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Culture

• Design and implement high-impact programs and initiatives that embed Moderna’s mission, values, and mindsets into daily operations, scaling to meet the needs of a global workforce, in partnership with our Learning organization

• Regularly assess “the state of Moderna culture” through feedback from employees, managers, and cross-functional teams. Use insights to design and refine programs that strengthen culture, belonging, and the employee experience.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously enhance a culture where employees thrive.

• Leverage digital tools and platforms to develop innovative, accessible, global solutions that connect employees and promote Moderna’s culture in meaningful ways.

• Partner with Learning, Talent Management, HRBPs, and People Analytics to align culture-focused initiatives with broader strategic goals.

• Use data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of culture initiatives and adapt strategies to optimize impact.

Belonging

• Design and execute programs and initiatives that bring Moderna’s Belonging philosophy to life for employees.

• Serve as the program manager for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring they effectively promote belonging, inclusion, and diversity across Moderna:

  • Establish an operating rhythm to foster collaboration and alignment across ERGs, leaders, and executive sponsors.

  • Manage regular meetings with ERG leaders and the Belonging Leadership Council to drive progress and amplify outcomes.

  • Enhance ERG operations, events, and communications through tools, processes, and digital resources, promoting visibility and intersectionality.

  • Support ERG leadership with succession planning and sponsor selection to ensure sustainable leadership structures.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to ERGs, aligning their efforts with Moderna’s business goals.

Engagement

• Directly accountable for delivering on  Moderna’s “Listening Strategy.” In partnership with Learning, this role will be implementing programs that support proactive engagement, feedback gathering, analyzing and action planning.

• Oversee the bi-annual Employee Engagement Survey, including survey design, deployment, testing, and communications planning in coordination with the digital team.

• Partner with HRBPs and managers to provide tools, technical support, and guidance for interpreting survey results and driving actionable outcomes.

• Program manage quarterly Core Values Awards, including communication plans, nomination management, and selection logistics.

• Contribute to workplace recognition initiatives, such as Great Places to Work and the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, to enhance Moderna’s employer brand.

• Serve as the Project Manager for company-wide “Voice of Employee” initiatives, including managing budgets, digital platforms, and amplifying special interest group activities (e.g., clubs, sports teams, and social events).

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience leading talent programs, DE&I initiatives, employee engagement, or leadership development.

• This role is based in our new LEED-certified HQ in Cambridge, MA and is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.

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

• Proven leadership experience in culture, DE&I, or employee engagement roles.

• Strong program management skills with a focus on project management, execution, and measurable outcomes.

• Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders and influence at all levels.

• Data-driven approach with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

• Expertise in leveraging digital tools for culture and engagement initiatives.

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to inspire and align teams.

• Bold, innovative thinking and a passion for creating a thriving, inclusive organizational culture.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in 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 our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your 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
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at [email protected].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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