Associate Director, Clinical Biomarker, Therapeutics

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a Clinical Biomarker Lead to develop and drive biomarker plans across clinical-stage rare disease programs.  This position reports to Moderna’s Director of Clinical Biomarkers for Therapeutics.  The Associate Director will work collaboratively across multiple clinical teams (internal or external CROs) to ensure planning, execution, and data delivery of biomarker lab data for clinical trials conducted by Moderna.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Work in collaboration with the research team and clinical lead to support clinical biomarker development plan of Moderna’s early phase rare disease programs

• Evaluate and identify right technologies and suitable assays to implement the biomarker plan

• Ensure assay labs complete appropriate development, qualification or validation studies in order to execute the clinical biomarker plan on time and with good quality

• Provide scientific inputs on PK & biomarker sample collection, shipment, disposition with support from the Biosample Operations Manager to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of all biomarker operational aspects

• Manage and oversee the development plan of the bioassay timelines, budget, risks, and quality

• Serve as a primary point of contact for biomarker operations across rare disease research teams, and with collaborators, assay labs, and CROs

• Develop and provide operational inputs and recommendations into all study-related documentation (including study protocol, lab manual, informed consent form, investigator brochure, clinical study report, and IND/BLA documents) and processes, and ensure collection, delivery, and analysis of biosamples in compliance with these documents as well as GCP/ICH

• Lead clinical biomarker subteam meetings and participate in clinical team meetings

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

• MS (with at least 8 years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience) or Ph.D. (with at least 3 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience) in related research focusing on rare, autoimmune, or metabolic diseases.

• Broad knowledge of standard and emerging biomarker assay technologies, such as ligand binding assays, LC-MS, IHC, flow cytometry, and omics approaches, and experience in the application of these to address current and future needs within the rare disease portfolio

• Experience in clinical translational or biomarker work and its role across drug development from the early phase through licensure

• Solid experience in the application of clinical biomarkers during the development of assets is preferred, including experience with clinical translational research, assay development validation, troubleshooting, and implementation

• Experience in CRO management, biomarker assay qualification/validation, familiarity with assay development under regulated environment (CLIA, GCP/GCLP or equivalent) is preferred.

• Ability to quickly absorb new information and development an understanding of the target biology, diseases indications, and technology platform

• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills

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 crea