Executive Director of Clinical Development Data and Digital Health Strategy

The Role:

The Executive Director of Clinical Development Data and Digital Health Strategy – is a transformative leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive clinical development data, business application and digital health strategy, enabling operational efficiency and the successful execution of Moderna’s development portfolio strategy and objectives. As a key member of the PPM LT, this position requires deep understanding of clinical development processes, strong leadership skills, and proactive, strategic, and innovative approaches as well as close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, Digital (IT) teams, and external vendors/partners. Your work will directly shape the strategic direction of our clinical development data platforms and solutions to ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation in the biotech industry.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy & roadmap for clinical data, business applications and digital health solutions within Clinical Development, enabling the successful execution of Moderna’s development portfolio strategy and objectives.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Development leadership, Digital (IT) teams, and external vendors, to identify business requirements, prioritize projects, and ensure seamless integration of applications in our development processes.

• Business Application Management: Oversee the management, and enhancement of business applications used in clinical development, e.g. CTMS and IRT, ensuring their optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with industry regulations.

• Transformation: Leverage innovative insights and digital technology, incl. AI/ML, to streamline our development processes, increase operational efficiency and to enable the successful evolution of our development operating model.

• Vendor Management: Perform structured evaluations and selections of new technology solutions and manage relationships with external vendors, including contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and issue resolution, to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.

• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the XY team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Set clear goals, provide guidance, and support professional development opportunities for team members.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure business applications comply with regulatory requirements, data privacy regulations, and internal policies. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with application usage and data management.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for data, business applications and digital health solutions within the Clinical Development department, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources and alignment with organizational financial goals.

• Training and Support: Collaborate with training teams to develop and deliver training programs to end-users, ensuring effective utilization of our business applications and digital solutions and maximizing user adoption.

• External Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to data, business applications and digital health solutions in clinical development to ensure Moderna remains at the forefront of innovation in the biotech industry.

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

• Master’s degree in Data and/or Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Technology or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT/IS leadership roles in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry with a proven track record of strategic planning and driving organizational performance.

• Experience with digital transformation initiatives and technology solution implementation in a complex R&D environment.

• In-depth knowledge of clinical development processes and the role of IT within this domain.

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a history of motivating high-performing teams.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, adept at addressing complex business challenges with effective IT solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building robust relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Financial acumen and experience with sophisticated modeling tools, analytics, and data-driven decision-making approaches.

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

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