Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs Operations - US

The Role

Moderna is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs Operations, to support the US Medical Affairs team. This role will be key to driving operational excellence in US Medical Affairs while ensuring alignment with global strategies, processes, and initiatives. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee cross-functional projects, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Working closely with medical, commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams, you will optimize processes such as budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management. Your ability to streamline workflows and manage multiple projects will drive efficient execution of US Medical Affairs activities, ensuring alignment with operational goals.

This position requires strong operational oversight and hands-on execution, ensuring alignment between global medical strategies and US-specific execution.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Lead the operational planning and day-to-day execution of key initiatives for the US Medical Affairs team, ensuring effective alignment with global medical operations.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the US affiliate and Global Medical Affairs Operations to coordinate processes, reporting, and communications.

• Develop, implement, and manage efficient workflows and procedures to support scientific communication, medical education, and real-world evidence generation.

• Oversee budget management and tracking, resource allocation, and vendor management for US Medical Affairs projects.

• Support the development and maintenance of systems and tools for medical information management, including content creation, approval processes, and distribution.

• Collaborate with Global Medical Affairs to ensure consistent reporting, metrics tracking, and analysis of medical activities across regions.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts in Medical Affairs operations by optimizing processes, solving operational challenges, and implementing best practices.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical guidelines in all US Medical Affairs activities.

• Provide project management support for key initiatives, ensuring timely execution and effective resource utilization.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (commercial, clinical, regulatory, etc.) to support product launches and lifecycle management activities.

• Support Medical Affairs teams with data analysis, publication planning, and advisory board logistics as needed.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, public health, business).

• 5+ years of operational experience in medical affairs, clinical operations, or project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

• Strong operational knowledge of medical affairs processes, including scientific communications, publications, and regulatory compliance.

• Proven experience managing complex operational projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, GDPR).

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

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, public health, business).

• Experience working in global organizations with cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration.

• Proficiency in medical information management systems and project management tools.

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices in medical affairs operations.

• Knowledge of product launch and lifecycle management in the biopharmaceutical industry.

• Vendor management experience related to medical affairs projects.

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

• This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.

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