Director, Program Management, Oncology
Moderna
Summary
The Program Management team at Moderna is responsible for the management of the clinical-stage programs from lead nomination to licensure and life cycle management. Moderna is seeking a motivated and energetic Director, Program Management to drive the program teams forward in the development of novel mRNA medicines within the Moderna Oncology Portfolio. The successful candidate will work in close coordination with the Program Leader and the cross-functional Program Team to enable the execution of the program strategy. Each program manager may be assigned 1-3 programs depending on the phase of development. The successful program manager will have program management experience across multiple phases of pre-clinical and clinical development, preferably in Oncology.
Job description
Here's What You'll Do
- Partnering with the program leader to shape program strategy and execution plan.
- Collaborating with functional leads to define program strategy and proactively identify and escalate gaps and challenges; Managing team through scenario planning to solve problems.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders (team members and leadership) to ensure alignment of functional and corporate objectives; Leveraging organizational dynamics to promote program goals.
- Coordinating team efforts to develop impactful presentations to summarize complex topics into critical points to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making; Communicating program status, risks, and decision enabling materials to governance bodies and executive leadership meetings.
- Developing and tracking 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.
- 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 10 years of experience or MS degree in a scientific field with at least 8 years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.
- Proven track record of successful project management experience in drug development (preferably in Oncology) 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
Requirements
- BS degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 10 years of experience or MS degree in a scientific field with at least 8 years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.
- Proven track record of successful project management experience in drug development (preferably in Oncology) 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
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare
- Voluntary benefit programs
- Fitness support
- Mindfulness support
- Mental health support
- Family planning benefits
- Fertility support
- Adoption support
- Surrogacy support
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Volunteer days
- Sabbatical
- Global recharge days
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
Company overview
Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.