Senior Director

The Role:

Moderna is seeking an experienced Clinical Sciences Team Leader to build and expand its clinical science capabilities. This role requires a strong track record of successfully building business capabilities in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, advanced scientific and line function/team leadership skills, and a deep commitment to transforming patients’ lives.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Establish Clinical Sciences as a valued scientific leadership line function

• Hire, onboard, train, mentor, develop, and manage a high-functioning group of clinical scientists that are seen as valued scientific partners in the design and execution of clinical programs

• Partner with critical Functional Line Leaders (Study Physicians, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Safety) to define cross-functional ways of working with Clinical Sciences

• Setup ways of working, standards, and tools for Clinical Scientists to ensure clinical relevancy and interpretability of data through the authorship of core study documents (e.g., protocols, informed consent forms, eCRFs) and the creation & execution of critical study plans (e.g., medical monitoring and data cleaning plans)

• Serve as point of contact and escalation for setting up and managing outsourced scopes of work to Contract Research Organizations through partnership with Development Operations

• Serve as the accountable person for the quality of clinical trial data for clinical review and interpretation to achieve regulatory reporting/filing milestones

• Partner across development line functions to deliver well executed clinical programs

• Partner with Program and Clinical Leadership to plan and resource clinical programs effectively

• Oversee the quality and effectiveness of the Clinical Scientist Team, including their:

• Collaboration with Clinical Operations, Study Team & Program Leadership in the planning and execution of clinical studies

• Effective Scientific Authorship of protocols, consent forms, analysis plans and other key scientific study documents

• Timely and High-Quality Data Review of data listings, data coding, cohort profiles, and analyses

• Coordination of clinical and safety oversight by Study Physicians and Pharmacovigilance to ensure study treatment discontinuation or other safety decisions are made per protocol

• Oversight of database

• Delivery of Relevant and Timely Data Analyses, Reporting & Presentation to meet timelines for investigator & monitoring committee meetings, regulatory actions, and to make timely program decisions regarding study objectives

• Planning and Execution of Protocol/Scientific Training of Investigators, Site Management/Monitors, and other key study personnel

• Facilitation of scientific content and discussion for Advisory Board / Scientific Committee Meetings, and with Investigators and Site Study Staff throughout the lifecycle of the program

• Serve as a Clinical Scientist to address study demands as needed, acting as player coach, taking on study level responsibility as needed

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Advanced Degree in a Scientific discipline (i.e. M.S, Ph.D. or Pharm.D.) is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of clinical research and development, or related experience within the industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, etc.) is required

• The individual must have demonstrated ability to lead a team; track record of building a team is a plus.

• Extensive experience in Therapeutics Development – Oncology or Rare disease experience preferred, and across different therapeutic areas is a plus

• Track record of successfully managing pivotal phase 3 programs, including registrational database locks; submission and HA inspection experience is a plus

• Experience with CRO oversight

• Track record of leading development and implementation of new processes and roles

• Track record of working with a diverse cross functional team, with ability to influence and align with key cross functional stakeholders

• Proven leadership in clinical evaluation projects, including the development of protocols, case report forms, informed consent, study initiation, and monitoring.

• Exceptional abilities in data integrity, exploration, analysis, and presentation.

• Excellent written communication, oral communication, and presentation skills are required.

• Ability to travel up to 30% is required.

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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