The Role:Moderna Infectious Disease Development is seeking a motivated and energetic Program Leader with a broad scientific skill base and deep expertise in infectious disease research and development to lead the Cytomegalovirus Vaccine Program Team. The Program Leader will lead a cross-functional team to develop and align stakeholders on the development and regulatory strategy and drive progression of the vaccine candidate through late-phase development, filing, approval, and lifecycle management. Applicants should be excellent communicators and should have a successful track record of leading and motivating teams. They will be part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and fast-paced team that is translating Moderna's mRNA technology into a broad portfolio of vaccines against infectious diseases.Here's What You'll Do:The Program Leader willLead the cross-functional Program Team for the Cytomegalovirus vaccine programEngage external stakeholders including KOLs and key PIs; engage advisory boards to inform development of an effective program strategyDevelop an integrated development plan with the Program Team and in alignment with senior functional leadersCoordinate with Commercial and Medical Affairs to define and achieve the Target Product Profile for initial launch to obtain appropriate recommendations. Continue to coordinate on lifecycle management planning and executionSupport development of regulatory documents and health authority interactions up to and including BLA submission and VRBPACRepresent the program status, scenarios, and trade-offs for the program with senior leadership, and internal and external stakeholders and align on program directionDevelop a program budget in coordination with program management, finance, and functional representativesCollaborate with other members of the Latent Virus Portfolio organization and the Infectious Disease Development organization to share knowledge and improve ways of workingHere's What You'll Bring to the Table:Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, Pharm D) with at least 10 years of experience in the discovery and/or development of vaccines or biologics. Exceptional candidates with a BS/MS degree and appropriate level of experience will also be consideredLate-phase development experience in a biotech/biopharma company with bringing a product through BLA/MAA filing and approval strongly valuedUnderstanding of key elements of vaccine/drug development and interdependencies, including clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercialAbility to integrate information across disciplines to create a comprehensive program strategyProven capacity to work successfully in a fluid and fast-paced environment and to foster a strong collaborative spirit internally and externallyProven track record of successful cross functional program leadership or management, including management of timelines and budgetsAbility to effectively engage senior leadership, health authorities, and KOLsAbility to manage conflict and align teams on common objectives and plansStrong written and oral communication skills Perseverance and courageEnthusiasm for learningModerna 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 optionsFlexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expensesLifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activitiesFamily care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoringFree premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classesExclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipmentAdoption and family-planning benefitsDedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ communityGenerous 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 thereafterGenerous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents401k match and Financial Planning toolsModerna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit optionsComplimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requestsFree parking or subsidized commuter passesLocation-specific perks and extras!About ModernaSince 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 peopleare 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 ****** . (EEO/AAP Employer) #LI-TR1-
