Executive Director, Delivery Science

The Role:

Moderna is in search of a distinguished and visionary leader to serve as our Executive Director of Delivery Science. This critical position will spearhead the strategic advancement and operational excellence of our formulation and analytical platform, crucial for the expansion of our extensive vaccine and therapeutics pipeline. The Executive Director will be responsible for shaping and leading the nucleic acid delivery strategy, fostering conception of novel approaches and transforming them into groundbreaking scientific achievements.

As a core member of the Platform Leadership Team, the Executive Director will collaborate with top-tier senior leaders to craft and implement an integrated research strategy that propels Modernas platform technology. This role involves steering expansive, multi-disciplinary teams, nurturing a culture of innovation and curiosity, and driving the pursuit of scientific excellence and operational agility. In partnering with cross-functional leaders in the organization, such as with Platform Research, Technical Development and Therapeutic Area Research, the candidate will define the critical needs and priorities for inventing and improving robust delivery technologies for pipeline success.

Heres What Youll Do:

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for delivery science, advancing both fundamental understanding and applied aspects of formulation and analytical science to invent and advance into technical development novel delivery vehicles for multiple nucleic acid cargos and cell targets

Lead team that advances lipid nanoparticle (LNP) composition and process evolution, develops novel analytical and biophysical approaches to characterize particles, and establishes pharmaceutical readiness for novel LNPs

Lead an organization of high performing formulation and analytical scientists who value working in a diverse and fast-paced environment, sharing the broader vision for our platform technology and inspiring scientists at all levels with commitment to our mission

As a member of the Platform Science and Research & Early Development Leadership teams, influence the broader strategic direction of Platform Science, including areas beyond your subject matter expertise, to achieve performance goals for our platform technology that will enable new therapeutic modalities and increased benefit to patients of our current portfolio

As a member of the Science & Technology Leadership Team, partner with Technical Development to fluidly transfer new technologies into clinical implementation

Champion a culture that values respectful and candid scientific debate, drives toward decision-making experiments, obsesses over learning from unexpected results, and celebrates both Go and No-Go decisions

Manage functional budgets, optimize resource allocation, and spearhead technological investments, including automation and digital transformation initiatives

Collaborate with Technical Development to accelerate technology transfer and provide scientific input on process improvements and approaches to scale by Technical Development colleagues based on fundamental technology understanding and continued research efforts

Remain at the forefront of drug delivery science, leading existing and identifying new strategic partnerships and elevating Modernas presence and impact through global scientific communications and publications

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field with 17+ years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology environment

Experience with nanoparticle technology for drug delivery

Demonstrated leadership in managing teams within a matrixed organization

Proven track record of advancing scientific innovations from discovery through to clinical development

Deep knowledge of formulation discovery, biotechnology/pharmaceutical development, and delivery of novel drug modalities

Exceptional collaboration skills in a cross-functional matrixed environment

Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including a strong publication track record

Capacity to lead multiple projects in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment

Desired: Expertise in the fundamentals of drug development, including pharmacology and DMPK

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure 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. Were 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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