Director, Technical Development Operations
ModernaTX, Inc.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to help define and translate our Technical Development (TD) strategy into execution. In this role, you will lead TD Strategic Operations, mentoring a team of highly skilled technical integrators. The team maintains three primary areas of scope: managing critical cross-functional technical projects, advancing business operations, and developing processes and tools to enable TD to function effectively. This is an onsite role based in Moderna's Technology Center campus in Norwood, MA.

You will be a critical resource for translating strategic concepts and roadmaps into well-crafted narratives and content. You will also spearhead preparation and publication of key reporting metrics for leadership. With connectivity across all of TD, you will be uniquely equipped to collate and coordinate facts on the ground to quickly synthesize nuanced and accurate reports and digests.

To be effective in this role you are master integrator gifted in bringing together people, concepts, and business goals with best-in-class execution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves - if a process doesn't exist yet, you define it. People applaud your ability to deliver in real (and often high stakes) situations. You collaborate well amongst a team of expert peers and are passionate about people development.

Here's What You'll Do

• Drive the execution of our Technical Development Strategy with clear communication, prioritization, and escalation (both within the team and other operating groups)
  
• Oversee a team of technical integrators managing critical cross-functional technical projects.
  
• Mentor staff in thorough project management and align and standardize best practices.
  
• Define and implement effective operating models at cross-functional interfaces inside and outside TD.
  
• Lead business process development and optimization efforts to enhance efficiency.
  
• Develop resource models and associated tools to facilitate effective prioritization and alignment of functional deliverables.
  
• Lead long-range planning and departmental budget planning for Technical Development.
  
• Oversee the execution of budget plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  
• Support the TD Leadership Team by managing action plans and project plans to deliver short-, mid-, and long-term development goals.
  
• Translate leadership and staff needs into trackable metrics and monthly summary reports, including headcount, hiring, CapEx, OpEx, and external spend.
  
• Create interactive dashboards from gathered data, providing trackable metrics and regular updates.
  
• Ensure data-driven decision-making through comprehensive and accessible reporting.
  
• Foster and maintain a strong Technical Development culture and community.
  

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
  
• Minimum of 10 years (PhD) or 15 years (BS) industry experience in biopharmaceutical development, project management/integration, strategic planning
  

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

• Technical degree is preferred but not required based on professional experience.
  
• Strong understanding of Technical Development activities combined with business and strategic planning.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, set clear strategies, and manage cross-functional projects with a focus on best practices and business process expertise.
  
• Experience in defining and implementing operating models and leading business process optimization efforts.
  
• Strong background in long-range planning, budget management, and financial execution, with an emphasis on aligning financial plans with strategic objectives.
  
• Experience in resource modeling and allocation.
  
• Proficiency in developing interactive dashboards and generating trackable metrics from complex data sets, ensuring informed decision-making.
  
• A track record of fostering a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting innovation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Solid project management skills, with experience managing action plans and project plans to achieve both short- and long-term development goals.
  

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!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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