Associate Director, Governance & Portfolio Operations, Clinical Development Office

The Role:  

The Program & Portfolio Management Office (P&PM) at Moderna is responsible for management of the development portfolio from lead nomination to licensure. Moderna is seeking a motivated and energetic Associate Director of Governance & Portfolio Operations to enable continued execution and improvement of governance across the development portfolio. The successful candidate will work in close coordination with the PPM Leaders, Clinical Development Organization, Finance, Strategy, CMC and Key Functional Heads across the organization. This role presents an exciting opportunity to further establish and improve a new function at Moderna that will continue to scale and drive value as the portfolio expands.

Here’s What You’ll Do:  

• Support ongoing business planning processes including but not limited to quarterly budget and resource planning cycle, long-range planning, supply planning and program goal setting, through driving key PPM processes and identifying key gaps, risks and challenges across the portfolio

• Work closely with PM to facilitate cross-learnings & drive PPM process improvement initiatives that will evolve a set of common operating standards, tools and templates

• Maintain multi-year roadmap of the portfolio to support robust analysis and aid in executive-level decision-making; by defining and implementing processes to gather and track program and portfolio data as well as supporting the build and maintenance of high-quality portfolio and program datasets and models

• Provide oversight and management of Governance Committees; partnering on strategies for bringing forward timely discussions to foster early planning, providing line of sight into key upcoming discussions, leading preparatory meetings and tracking key outcomes

• Collaborate with PPM, program and functional leaders across the organization to define and implement enhancements to governance and proactively identify and escalate risks, gaps and challenges 

• Support generation and reviews of monthly development program updates to executive committee and board of directors

• Drive key stakeholder engagement (i.e. Therapeutic area, Franchise and Program Leads, Program Managers, Functional Leaders)

• Partner with Portfolio Analytics (PA) team to evolve and embed reporting and key information into governance & other PPM processes 

• Serve as development portfolio and governance process subject matter expert

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

• BS degree with 10 years’ experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting required

• MS or MBA and 12 years of experience, PMP certification preferred

• Demonstrated experience building or leading a governance function

• Experience in drug development, preclinical through clinical development

• Strong analytical skills, business knowledge and understanding of clinical development drivers

• Effective at managing complex, highly dynamic, scientific & technical organizations to work collaboratively towards a generation of new medicines

• Experience building capabilities and development portfolio level processes 

• Proven ability to analyze, develop and contribute to development of conceptual plans and lead implementation of process improvements and change initiatives across the organization

• Must be adept at working in a fluid environment and foster a strong collaborative spirit internally and externally

• Strong personal skills to influence without authority within a highly technical environment, motivate others and manage conflict. 

• Demonstrated experience interacting with senior and executive leadership. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrated organizational aptitude

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.

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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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