Senior Director, Program Lead, Oncology (CMC - NGS - Translational)

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a motivated and energetic Program Leader for our Oncology programs to drive individualized neoantigen therapy team specific program strategy and maintain accountability of program execution. The successful candidate will work in close coordination with the program manager to drive the strategy of the program, ensure it aligns with the overarching INT development strategy, and enable the execution of needle to needle. The Program Leader will lead a cross-functional team across clinical operations, regulatory affairs, clinical pharmacology, biomarkers, CMC, non-clinical, and medical to deliver against the program strategy. The successful candidate will have experience in development of Oncology programs from early to late stage.

The successful candidate can work independently and thrive in a proactive can-do culture and team milieu to lead the clinical development activities for mRNA-based therapies for our current and emerging Oncology programs while leveraging success in those to catalyze development across the most promising programs for accelerated development. You will work closely with colleagues in Oncology Development and other therapeutic areas in Moderna as needed. The candidates will be a highly effective internal and external team player and terrific communicator and collaborator.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

The Program Leader will be involved in high-level leadership of the assigned program(s):

• Lead the cross-functional teams for Oncology cancer vaccine program(s)

• Represent the program status, scenarios, and trade-offs with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders

• Align on a program direction in coordination with senior functional leaders and program representatives

• Support development of regulatory documents and HA interactions

• Engage external stakeholders including KOLs and key PIs; engage advisory boards in order to develop an effective program strategy

• Accountable for the integrated development plan for the Oncology program(s)

• Develop a program budget in coordination with the program manager, finance and functional representatives; identify trade-offs

• Work with senior leadership to support late-stage development activities including endpoints for registration, patient reported outcomes, and health-economics

• Provides strong scientific and project leadership, balancing pragmatism and innovation consistent with the R&D strategy

• Creates, leads and delivers continuous improvement of the R&D mission and improve productivity within each phase of development

• Model and expects effective team behavior to achieve the project goals

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

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years’; or MS with 10+ years’; or MD or PhD with 5+ years’ relevant experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting

• Experience in oncology drug development including the transition of novel candidates from discovery through licensure

• Proven track record of successful cross functional program leadership or management supporting early- and late-stage programs through regulatory milestones(IND/BLA)

• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams; engage senior leadership, health authorities, and KOLs

• Prior experience managing or working within cross-functional project teams with timeline management and budgetary responsibility

• Must be adept at working in a fluid environment and foster a strong collaborative spirit internally and externally.

• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrated organizational aptitude

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

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
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