The Role:

At the heart of Moderna's R&D and Portfolio and Program Management (PPM) function this role is instrumental for enabling Moderna to manage and optimize portfolio delivery on speed, quality and costs. We are actively seeking an Executive Director of Portfolio Operations to champion a trusted single source of truth across our entire portfolio and a sophisticated study, program and portfolio-level reporting, analytics and insights infrastructure to inform decision-making across all levels. This executive role is critical, as it involves strategic collaboration with the PPM leadership, and Research & Development, Product Development, Finance, HR and other Enterprise functions. The Executive Director will be at the forefront of defining and executing a strategic vision for an industry leading Portfolio Operations capability building on Moderna’s highly innovative technologies and entrepreneurial mindset.

Here's What You’ll Do:

• Formulate and communicate a compelling strategic vision and roadmap for an effective Portfolio Operations capability, enabling Moderna and its leaders to manage and optimize portfolio delivery for speed, quality and costs as well as to make informed study, program, and portfolio-level decisions.

• Develop and maintain standardized cross-functional planning processes to establish a trusted single source of truth for all studies and programs, i.e., book of work, and to enable, for instance, foundational study, program and portfolio-level reporting and advanced analytics, incl. real-time scenario modeling.

• Champion a compelling strategic vision and implementation roadmap for study, program and portfolio-level reporting and analytics, e.g., related to timelines, costs and risks, to key stakeholders, e.g., study and program teams, functional leadership teams, governance bodies, enabling them to manage and steer their respective studies, programs and/or portfolio.

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Development functions and Digital (IT) to translate portfolio and program level business requirements into technical solutions.

• Manage and evolve a consistent portfolio governance framework and operations that enable Moderna leaders to make the right the study, program and portfolio-level decisions at the right level.

• Evolve our Development Program Operating Model, incl. governance framework, to meet the needs of Moderna’s growing portfolio.

• In partnership with R&D Finance and Digital (IT), develop a financial forecasting capability for clinical trials to enable real-time cost estimation that can inform portfolio decisions as well as aid in negotiations with CROs and investigator sites.

• Design, implement, and oversee a trusted and dynamic resource forecasting capability that aligns with our R&D portfolio strategy, optimizing resource investment and allocation across the portfolio.

• Establish a strategic partnership with R&D Strategy, R&D Finance and Enterprise functions and provide executive-level foresight into financial planning, resource optimization, and strategic business planning as part of regular portfolio reviews, annual Long Range and Budget Plans.

• Cultivate influential relationships with executive and functional leaders to align portfolio operations with Moderna’s portfolio and organizational objectives, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and addressing strategic challenges.

• Serve as a critical member of the PPM LT, shaping organizational strategy and driving enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance Moderna's market position and operational excellence.

• Provide executive leadership to capability functions responsible for driving execution, continuous improvement and strategic innovation to enhance Portfolio Operations to meet Moderna’s evolving needs.

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

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with over 10 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a substantial portion in a leadership capacity.

• Renowned expertise in portfolio operations, governance operations, modeling, resource and/or financial forecasting, with a history of leveraging insights to drive corporate value and strategic initiatives.

• Experience in pioneering study, program and portfolio operations capabilities and establishing industry-leading portfolio-level processes.

• Demonstrated success in study and/or program management and strategic planning within a drug development context, from preclinical through clinical stages.

• Exceptional analytical acumen, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics and clinical development processes.

• A proven track record of managing complex, dynamic organizations collaboratively to achieve breakthroughs in medicine.

• Recognized ability to envision strategic directions and execute on them, catalyzing process enhancements and organizational transformation.

• Navigational excellence in dynamic environments, fostering collaboration, and managing high-stakes conflicts within a highly technical landscape.

• Extensive experience engaging with executive leadership to influence organizational direction.

• Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to drive executive-level discourse and decision-making.

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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