What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Strategic Forecasting position at Moderna?
The Role
Moderna continues to expand its innovative mRNA platform, unlocking new applications across diseases and therapeutic areas. The Strategic Forecasting team plays is instrumental in shaping Moderna’s strategic direction. By delivering actionable insights and guidance across the portfolio, the team enables data-driven decisions at critical inflection points.
The team is responsible for revenue forecasting for pipeline programs (discovery to late-stage development), mid- to long-term global forecasting for marketed products, as well as strategic portfolio modeling. The team partners closely with Finance on long-range planning (LRP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure strategic and financial objectives are aligned.
The Director, Strategic Forecasting will develop and deliver insights and forecasts focusing on clinical-stage programs, but flexing to support efforts on marketed and preclinical/discovery programs. This role requires close collaboration across R&D, Commercial, Finance, and CMC, combining deep market understanding with advanced strategic thinking to shape Moderna’s growth trajectory.
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 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)
Moderna continues to expand its innovative mRNA platform, unlocking new applications across diseases and therapeutic areas. The Strategic Forecasting team plays is instrumental in shaping Moderna’s strategic direction. By delivering actionable insights and guidance across the portfolio, the team enables data-driven decisions at critical inflection points.
The team is responsible for revenue forecasting for pipeline programs (discovery to late-stage development), mid- to long-term global forecasting for marketed products, as well as strategic portfolio modeling. The team partners closely with Finance on long-range planning (LRP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure strategic and financial objectives are aligned.
The Director, Strategic Forecasting will develop and deliver insights and forecasts focusing on clinical-stage programs, but flexing to support efforts on marketed and preclinical/discovery programs. This role requires close collaboration across R&D, Commercial, Finance, and CMC, combining deep market understanding with advanced strategic thinking to shape Moderna’s growth trajectory.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Develop revenue forecasts for pipeline programs across all therapeutic areas (e.g., infectious diseases, oncology, rare), to inform decision-making from preclinical research through commercialization.
- Deliver scenario analyses and contextualize uncertainty to support key strategic decisions and leadership planning.
- Gain deep insights around products and markets of interest through secondary and primary research and data analytics (partnering with insights functions as needed).
- Act as a trusted thought partner across Research, Development and Commercial stakeholders to contribute forecasting insights in cross-functional forums.
- Lead the integration of program-level forecasts into broader portfolio models, ensuring alignment with Moderna’s operational and enterprise planning objectives.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive developments, and market dynamics to provide forward-looking insights and shape Moderna’s strategic planning processes.
- 10 years of experience in forecasting, analytics or strategic planning within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with exposure to various stages of drug development highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field
- Strong understanding of revenue forecasting, including applications across pipeline programs, inline products, and enterprise planning.
- Experience in gathering various types of insights (secondary research, primary research, data analytics etc.) and integrating them to inform forecasting assumptions and strategic questions.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, and Finance.
- Expertise in building and interpreting strategic forecasts, portfolio models, and scenario planning analyses.
- Knowledge of therapeutic area landscapes, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence frameworks.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Experience supporting LRP, S&OP, or other enterprise-level financial and operational planning processes.
- A passion for contributing to a transformative company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
- 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!
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)
