The Role:
As a critical part of Moderna’s R&D and Portfolio and Program Management (PPM) function, the Director of Portfolio Operations plays a key role in supporting and optimizing portfolio delivery across speed, quality, and cost dimensions. This role will enable a trusted single source of truth for Moderna’s program and clinical trial portfolio to inform decisionmaking at all levels. The Director will collaborate closely with PPM leadership, Research & Development, Product Development, Finance, HR, and other enterprise functions to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
Here's What You’ll Do:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision and roadmap for Portfolio Operations that enables effective portfolio delivery and informed decisionmaking across studies and programs.
- Standardize crossfunctional planning processes to establish a single source of truth for all programs, creating transparency and enabling efficient reporting and analytics.
- Partner with R&D, Product Development, and Digital (IT) functions to ensure that portfolio and programlevel business requirements are translated into effective technical solutions.
- Manage and maintain a portfolio governance framework that empowers decisionmaking at appropriate levels, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Collaborate with R&D Finance and IT to develop realtime financial forecasting tools to guide portfolio decisions and support negotiations with key external stakeholders such as CROs and investigator sites.
- Implement a resource forecasting framework that aligns with Moderna’s R&D portfolio strategy, optimizing resource allocation to meet strategic needs.
- Build strong partnerships with R&D Strategy, Finance, and other enterprise functions to align portfolio operations with Moderna’s longrange planning and strategic business goals.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing Portfolio Operations capabilities to support Moderna’s evolving needs.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with 8+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, with leadership experience in portfolio or program management.
- Strong expertise in portfolio operations, governance, resource and financial forecasting, and process optimization.
- Proven track record in managing studies, programs, and portfolios from preclinical through clinical stages.
- Analytical acumen with a deep understanding of clinical development processes and business dynamics.
- Demonstrated experience in leading crossfunctional teams to drive portfolio performance and organizational goals.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
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