Senior Manager, Program Management
Moderna
Summary
As Senior Manager, Program Management within Portfolio Development, you will be an individual contributor based at Binney, partnering with Lead Program Managers, Program Leaders, and cross-functional leaders to advance Moderna's medicines and vaccines. You will serve as a key thought partner and integrator, aligning program strategy, development plans, evidence generation, regulatory strategy, launch readiness, and execution priorities across the asset lifecycle.
Job description
Here's What You'll Do
- Collaborate with Program Leaders, Lead Program Managers, and cross-functional leaders to drive integrated program strategy and execution across assigned programs spanning multiple products, indications, development stages, and therapeutic areas.
- Lead the development and maintenance of integrated program plans connecting Research, CMC, Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other enabling functions.
- Drive cross-functional alignment by proactively identifying and managing risks, issues, and interdependencies.
- Lead or support preparation for key stage-gate, regulatory, filing, approval, launch-readiness, and governance decisions.
- Facilitate effective program team meetings and working sessions, ensuring clear decisions, ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
- Integrate Medical Affairs and Commercial priorities into program planning, including evidence generation, medical and commercial readiness, launch planning, and lifecycle activities.
- Develop scenario analyses, recommendations, and program materials to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Monitor program progress against key milestones, budgets, and objectives.
- Lead assigned programs, indications, workstreams, or cross-functional initiatives with an appropriate level of independence.
- Explore opportunities to use generative AI tools to support information synthesis, integrated planning, and program communications.
Here's What You'll Need
- BS degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 6 years of experience or MS degree in a scientific field with 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.
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table
- Project/program management training.
- Ph.D. or PharmD and 2+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.
- Experience leading or coordinating regulatory filings.
- Laboratory experience in an academic or biotechnology setting.
Requirements
- BS degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 6 years of experience or MS degree in a scientific field with 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
- Project/program management training
- Ph.D. or PharmD and 2+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting
- Experience leading or coordinating regulatory filings
- Laboratory experience in an academic or biotechnology setting
Benefits
- Competitive Healthcare
- Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Fitness Support
- Mindfulness Support
- Mental Health Support
- Fertility Support
- Adoption Support
- Surrogacy Support
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Days
- Sabbatical
- Global Recharge Days
- Year-End Shutdown
- Savings & Investments
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Equity Award
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.