Director, Demand Management, US Commercial

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Demand Management for our US Commercial Team to provide comprehensive forecasting and demand management of our expanding US commercial business. The Director will play a vital role in interfacing with internal & external stakeholders, delivering insightful analysis and reporting, and spearheading the long-range planning process to ensure alignment with Moderna’s strategic objectives. The Director Demand Management will have a key role in the success of Moderna’s US Commercial Team, charged with driving innovative solutions and operational excellence to ensure aggressive growth objectives are met.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for all product lines, considering market trends and insights, historical data, and sales inputs.

• Lead cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Account Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Digital, to ensure a cohesive approach to demand planning and inventory management in a fast-paced environment. 

• Establish business systems to provide end-to-end visibility of forecasting, demand, supply and channel inventories.  Coordinate activities with both internal and external stakeholders including Wholesalers/Distributors, Key Customers and US Government entities.

• Lead the long-range demand planning process for the US including our expanding portfolio of respiratory vaccines as well as future pipeline products, integrating business intelligence and market analysis to support strategic decision-making.  Ensure alignment of forecasts and key stakeholders.

• Provide regular analysis and reporting on demand trends, forecast accuracy, and market dynamics to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Implement best practices in demand planning and management, utilizing advanced forecasting models and tools with a special focus on AI.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes and systems.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all demand-related inquiries and issues for the US Commercial Team.

• Engage in scenario planning to anticipate and mitigate potential risks to supply and demand alignment.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies in the execution of demand management activities.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in vaccines or pharmaceuticals showcasing increasing responsibility and experience in demand/supply chain management

• Demonstrated history of leading complex cross-functional projects (systems integration, etc)

• Demonstrated history of successfully collaborating with Account Management and Supply Chain teams

• Appropriate Industry Professional Certifications

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

• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, JD, or equivalent).

• Experience driving business process transformation and change

• Proven experience delivering on initiatives and process improvements with complex business deliverables driving to success

• Exceptional project management skills, with a history of driving efficiency, innovation, and differentiation at a strategic level.

• A passion for making a significant impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that values boldness, relentlessness, curiosity, and collaboration.

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 wel