Sr Manager, Program Management

The Role:

The Program Management team within Clinical Development at Moderna is responsible for driving program teams forward in the development of novel mRNA medicines and vaccines for a wide range of diseases and world health. Moderna is seeking a motivated and energetic Program Manager to work with cross-functional teams to enable execution of the objectives and strategy of assigned programs in clinical development. Assigned programs may span several products at different phases and/or several therapeutic areas including rare diseases, autoimmunity, infectious disease, or oncology. The successful candidate should have previous experience working with cross-functional teams, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and be able to handle more than one project or programs in parallel. 

Here’s What You’ll Do:

The Sr Program manager will be involved in high-level supervision of the programs by:

• Collaborating with the program leader and/or other Program Managers to shape program objectives and execution plans.

• Building relationships with key stakeholders (team members and leadership) to ensure alignment of functional and corporate objectives; meeting regularly with the line function representatives to ensure the program remains on track and within budget.

• Developing and tracking cross-functional activities against program timelines and budget.

• Administering the day-to-day activities, including, facilitating cross-functional team meetings, leading discussions to drive decision-making, preparing agenda and meeting minutes, and defining and resolving action items.

• Preparing executive updates and maintaining up-to-date program status on internal portals; preparing presentations for governance meetings, integrated development plans, etc. 

• Working with the Finance group to implement and track the program budget.

• Contributing to Program Management initiatives to support the development and scaling of capabilities, tools, and processes.

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

• BS degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 6 years of experience or MS degree in a scientific field at least 4 years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.

• Proven track record of successful project management experience in drug development across multiple phases (pre-clinical and clinical Phase 1-3)

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

• Strong knowledge of project management tools and software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, and timeline visualization software).

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

• Strong personal skills to influence without authority, motivate others and manage conflict.

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

• Preferred: Project/program management training.

• Preferred: Ph.D. or PharmD and 2+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.

• Preferred: Experience leading or coordinating regulatory filings

• Preferred: Laboratory experience in an academic or biotechnology setting.

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 well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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