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The Role

This role can be based in either our Cambridge, MA, or Princeton, NJ office

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is seeking a Global Medical Lead to lead medical affairs strategy across our Oncology portfolio, spanning early development through commercialization. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of mRNA oncology programs from a scientific and strategic perspective, with a strong emphasis on external engagement, data generation, and cross-functional alignment. As a key member of the global Medical Affairs team, you will be responsible for integrated evidence planning, medical governance leadership, and driving scientific thought leadership worldwide. The role will interface extensively with regulatory, clinical, commercial, and external stakeholders to ensure the success of Moderna’s oncology assets. This is a high-impact position suited for a strategic thinker, scientific storyteller, and matrix leader with a passion for innovation in oncology. The successful candidate will report to the VP, Head of Medical Affairs Oncology.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Owning and leading the global medical strategy across Moderna’s oncology portfolio, ensuring seamless integration from early development to lifecycle management.

• Serving as final medical accountability for assigned oncology programs, including delivery of the integrated medical plan.

• Driving medical leadership in governance bodies and cross-functional decision-making forums, ensuring alignment between development, regulatory, and commercial functions.

• Leading the Development Integrated Evidence Team to build comprehensive data packages for regulators, payers, and other stakeholders.

• Acting as global medical lead in interactions with health authorities and payers, providing strategic input and medical representation.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Directing a cross-functional global medical matrix team (Scientific Communications, Field Medical, Patient Advocacy), ensuring timely execution of deliverables.

• Leading global launch readiness for oncology assets, including medical training, evidence generation, scientific engagement, and narrative development.

• Building partnerships with global, regional, and national thought leaders to shape best practices and influence health policy.

• Developing and executing publication strategies, medical education initiatives, and real-world evidence programs to strengthen knowledge exchange.

• Managing medical affairs budget and resource planning for assigned programs, aligning with broader franchise objectives.

• Partnering with the VP, Oncology and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the long-term medical direction and investment strategy for the franchise.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description. In this highly autonomous role, you will take full ownership of the medical strategy for Moderna’s oncology assets, driving high-quality execution and accountability across complex cross-functional landscapes.

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. This role offers the opportunity to engage with Moderna’s digitally integrated ecosystem and leverage AI-powered data tools to support evidence generation, decision-making, and medical excellence.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• MD or non-US equivalent, PharmD, or PhD with extensive oncology medical affairs leadership experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with a strong track record in global roles.

• Demonstrated leadership of global launch planning and execution in oncology or immuno-oncology settings.

• Deep expertise in oncology therapeutic area required

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills in a global medical affairs role.

• Experience in regulatory, scientific communication, and external stakeholder engagement.

• Launch experience global and/or locally

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• melanoma and immunotherapy experience preferred.

• Strong track record of KOL engagement, scientific communication, and external representation

• Experience navigating strategic external collaborations and cross-company governance

• Expertise in cross-functional team leadership, including pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs

• Strategic and operational mindset with excellent project leadership capabilities

• Comfort managing cross-functional deliverables and owning timelines and outputs at a program level.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex science into clear, impactful messaging

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution

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

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $210,900.00 - $379,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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.

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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.

Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.


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