Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D

The Role:

We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Talent Partner to join our Global Talent Acquisition team helping bring top talent into Moderna for the future.

As Moderna is undergoing unprecedented global pipeline development, join us to help lead the charge in building the next generation of the company. With 45 vaccine and therapeutic programs, 9 of which are in late-stage development, we are thrilled to bring in a dynamic and experienced biopharma talent partner. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Moderna at a critical inflection point. This role will be based in our Cambridge, MA HQ.

We are looking for a Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner who will take ownership of the recruiting process from inception to onboarding. This role involves hands-on recruiting with strategic direction to the hiring process within the business. The ideal candidate will work closely with Hiring Managers or Leaders to run a seamless recruiting process, identify, screen, and select the right candidates, and manage the offer process through to onboarding.

Driven by a deep understanding of the Moderna culture and Mindsets, the biopharmaceutical industry, its competitors, and overall market conditions, you will proactively partner with HR, Recruiting Leads, and business leaders to understand Moderna’s scaling and long-term workforce needs to develop robust, forward-thinking candidate pipelines through creative and innovative sourcing strategies and methods. You will act as an advisor, using market data analysis and industry research to inform sourcing strategies that enable future capability building, and influence stakeholders to act proactively regarding their current/future talent mix and talent market availability.

Ideally, you will have a background in executive search, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a history of developing differentiated sourcing strategies in extremely competitive markets. You possess a strong ability to influence and guide internal stakeholders in a consultative way, using talent market data, while building deep, long-term relationships with passive talent.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process from opening to hire, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience across all stakeholders

• Partner with key internal stakeholders such as the Candidate Experience Associate (CEA), Talent Acquisition Operations (TA Ops), Finance, Compensation (Comp), and HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

• Serve as a strategic partner to the business, aiming to run a seamless hiring process and improve recruitment outcomes.

• Utilize external and pipeline data to influence candidate slates and hiring decisions.

• Collaborate with Leaders up to the Senior Director level on roles within a sub-function or direct line.

• Conduct full-cycle sourcing, screening, assessment, and selection of candidates with minimal support from Talent Discovery, unless driven by business needs.

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

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 years (7 yrs for Sr. Manager) of talent acquisition experience preferably within the biotech/pharma industry (in-house/corporate plus agency is ideal).  Open to a mix of in-house/corporate and agency experience

• Demonstrated track record of managing candidates and hiring managers across the recruiting lifecycle

• Exceptional sourcing and candidate management.

• Expert skills in creatively assessing talent .

• A high drive for results. You set a high bar for yourself and others.

• A natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate, and conduct your work, leveraging data to tell a story.

• A ‘digital first’ mindset and learning agility to leverage new technology systems and tools, including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Applicant Tracking Systems, CRMs, and sourcing technologies.

• A curiosity that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo and embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience.

• Sense of humor and flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

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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