What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Global Competitive Intelligence position at Moderna?
The Role
At Moderna, we believe in the transformative power of mRNA science and its potential to revolutionize medicine. As we expand our portfolio across infectious diseases, rare diseases, and oncology, we are seeking a Director, Global Competitive Intelligence to lead Moderna’s commercial CI strategy across inline brands and pipeline assets. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring Moderna stays ahead in a dynamic and competitive global landscape.
This individual will lead the design, execution, and evolution of Moderna’s competitive intelligence capabilities within the Commercial organization. Acting as a strategic thought partner to Commercial and Portfolio leadership, the Director will deliver foresight, market insights, and strategic recommendations to inform product positioning, scenario planning, and go-to-market strategies globally. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, drives cross-functional alignment, and influences without authority to shape Moderna’s competitive readiness and commercial success.
Here’s What You’ll Do
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 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 Employer)
At Moderna, we believe in the transformative power of mRNA science and its potential to revolutionize medicine. As we expand our portfolio across infectious diseases, rare diseases, and oncology, we are seeking a Director, Global Competitive Intelligence to lead Moderna’s commercial CI strategy across inline brands and pipeline assets. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring Moderna stays ahead in a dynamic and competitive global landscape.
This individual will lead the design, execution, and evolution of Moderna’s competitive intelligence capabilities within the Commercial organization. Acting as a strategic thought partner to Commercial and Portfolio leadership, the Director will deliver foresight, market insights, and strategic recommendations to inform product positioning, scenario planning, and go-to-market strategies globally. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, drives cross-functional alignment, and influences without authority to shape Moderna’s competitive readiness and commercial success.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Own and lead the global competitive intelligence strategy for Commercial, spanning inline brands and pipeline programs across geographies and therapeutic areas.
- Monitor and analyze competitor pipelines, clinical trial data, regulatory strategies, commercial activities, and market trends to provide insights on competitive threats and opportunities.
- Deliver competitor insights that inform product development, launch strategies, and lifecycle management across Moderna’s portfolio.
- Represent the Competitive Intelligence function in key global Commercial planning forums, providing strategic foresight that supports global brand and launch planning.
- Evaluate the reliability of competitive intelligence research findings, upholding stringent standards for accuracy, relevance, and quality in all deliverables, and effectively communicate the level of evidence to stakeholders.
- Drive intelligence gathering efforts in collaboration with regional teams, ensuring insights are tailored to the nuances of both established and emerging markets.
- Act as a strategic partner to global Commercial, Portfolio, and Therapeutic Area leaders to proactively shape positioning, differentiation, and launch readiness through competitive intelligence insights.
- Present actionable insights that inform senior leadership’s strategic decisions.
- Lead strategic vendor partnerships, ensuring delivery of high-impact insights while managing quality, timelines, and commercial alignment.
- Continuously improve CI frameworks and methodologies, leveraging digital tools and automation to ensure efficiency and accuracy in intelligence delivery.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field
- 10 years of progressive experience in competitive intelligence, commercial strategy, strategic insights, or related roles in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, technology, consulting, or other innovation-driven sectors
- Proven ability to lead competitive or market intelligence strategies that inform high-stakes decisions, ideally at a global scale
- Strong understanding of product lifecycles, market shaping, and global dynamics — with ability to quickly learn regulatory and drug development environments
- Demonstrated success in translating data into strategic recommendations, engaging executive stakeholders, and influencing without authority
- Experience managing CI vendors or external partners with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and alignment to strategic goals
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, and Clinical Development
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) in a relevant field
- Experience with commercial strategy in life sciences, biotech, or adjacent industries
- Familiarity with healthcare systems, regulatory strategy, or go-to-market models in complex environments
- Familiarity with AI-driven CI platforms, digital dashboards, and foresight tools
- Strategic leadership experience in matrixed, global environments
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities
- Location-specific perks and extras
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 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 Employer)
