What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Commercial Launch Project Management position at Moderna?
The Role
This position provides an opportunity to join Moderna's expanding Commercial PMO within the Commercial Strategy team. The Sr. Manager, Commercial Launch Project Management is responsible for providing launch project and program management support for new product launches, line extensions, and updates to existing product variants.
This role will lead one or more product launches, ensuring overall enterprise launch readiness. This role involves partnering with global brand leads and local launch leads from multiple markets to manage and report on all aspects of enterprise product launches.
This position will focus on continuous improvement by enhancing the enterprise launch process to support organizational success and revenue growth. The role includes owning project plans and dashboards to communicate launch execution status to key stakeholders, including the Commercial Leadership Team and Executive Cross-functional Governance.
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)
This position provides an opportunity to join Moderna's expanding Commercial PMO within the Commercial Strategy team. The Sr. Manager, Commercial Launch Project Management is responsible for providing launch project and program management support for new product launches, line extensions, and updates to existing product variants.
This role will lead one or more product launches, ensuring overall enterprise launch readiness. This role involves partnering with global brand leads and local launch leads from multiple markets to manage and report on all aspects of enterprise product launches.
This position will focus on continuous improvement by enhancing the enterprise launch process to support organizational success and revenue growth. The role includes owning project plans and dashboards to communicate launch execution status to key stakeholders, including the Commercial Leadership Team and Executive Cross-functional Governance.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Manage enterprise-level product launches across multiple geographies, facilitating global and local launch team meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Identify potential risks that could impact project timelines and collaborate with teams to develop and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive launch project plans, ensuring timely updates to enable transparent project and program reporting to leadership
- Lead the development and refinement of launch playbooks, tools, and templates to ensure scalability and efficiency for future launches.
- Oversee the end-to-end launch process, ensuring all activities are executed on time and aligned with the broader commercial strategy.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Market Access, HEOR, R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial Supply Operations, to build and execute commercial launch plans.
- Define and document project scopes, goals, and deliverables that align with enterprise business objectives.
- Independently lead cross-functional launch teams while also providing project management support for initiatives led by others.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in pharmaceutical product launches, including product positioning, messaging, and regulatory considerations.
- Bachelor's degree in Business (BA/BS) or Life Sciences
- A minimum of 8 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or consulting industries, with at least 4 years in roles supporting Commercial Operations, Product Operations, Marketing Operations, or Launch Project Management.
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end launch planning and execution, including marketing, branding, and program management.
- Proficiency with project management tools, such as Smartsheet, and advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory requirements for product approval and launch readiness
- Strong track record in project management, risk identification and mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality and adherence to timelines.
- MBA or master’s degree in a relevant area is strongly preferred.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management credential is preferred.
- Ability to navigate complex pharmaceutical landscapes, including global launch processes and product positioning strategies.
- Proven ability to design and refine operational processes and develop playbooks, tools, and templates to support organizational scaling.
- Ability to quickly understand complex issues and their implications with limited information available.
- Experience working with cross-functional and globally diverse teams, including Marketing, Regulatory, HEOR, R&D and Medical Affairs.
- Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations
- A strong commitment to Moderna’s core values: 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)
