Director, Technical Development Operations

The Role

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to help define and translate our Technical Development (TD) strategy into execution.  In this role, you will lead TD Strategic Operations, mentoring a team of highly skilled technical integrators.  The team maintains three primary areas of scope: managing critical cross-functional technical projects, advancing business operations, and developing processes and tools to enable TD to function effectively. This is an onsite role based in Moderna’s Technology Center campus in Norwood, MA.

You will be a critical resource for translating strategic concepts and roadmaps into well-crafted narratives and content.  You will also spearhead preparation and publication of key reporting metrics for leadership. With connectivity across all of TD, you will be uniquely equipped to collate and coordinate facts on the ground to quickly synthesize nuanced and accurate reports and digests.

To be effective in this role you are master integrator gifted in bringing together people, concepts, and business goals with best-in-class execution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves – if a process doesn’t exist yet, you define it. People applaud your ability to deliver in real (and often high stakes) situations. You collaborate well amongst a team of expert peers and are passionate about people development.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Drive the execution of our Technical Development Strategy with clear communication, prioritization, and escalation (both within the team and other operating groups)

• Oversee a team of technical integrators managing critical cross-functional technical projects.

• Mentor staff in thorough project management and align and standardize best practices.

• Define and implement effective operating models at cross-functional interfaces inside and outside TD.

• Lead business process development and optimization efforts to enhance efficiency.

• Develop resource models and associated tools to facilitate effective prioritization and alignment of functional deliverables.

• Lead long-range planning and departmental budget planning for Technical Development.

• Oversee the execution of budget plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Support the TD Leadership Team by managing action plans and project plans to deliver short-, mid-, and long-term development goals.

• Translate leadership and staff needs into trackable metrics and monthly summary reports, including headcount, hiring, CapEx, OpEx, and external spend.

• Create interactive dashboards from gathered data, providing trackable metrics and regular updates.

• Ensure data-driven decision-making through comprehensive and accessible reporting.

• Foster and maintain a strong Technical Development culture and community.

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

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline

• Minimum of 10 years (PhD) or 15 years (BS) industry experience in biopharmaceutical development, project management/integration, strategic planning

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

• Technical degree is preferred but not required based on professional experience.

• Strong understanding of Technical Development activities combined with business and strategic planning.

• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, set clear strategies, and manage cross-functional projects with a focus on best practices and business process expertise.

• Experience in defining and implementing operating models and leading business process optimization efforts.

• Strong background in long-range planning, budget management, and financial execution, with an emphasis on aligning financial plans with strategic objectives.

• Experience in resource modeling and allocation.

• Proficiency in developing interactive dashboards and generating trackable metrics from complex data sets, ensuring informed decision-making.

• A track record of fostering a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting innovation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Solid project management skills, with experience managing action plans and project plans to achieve both short- and long-term development goals.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including: