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Director, Technology External Innovation

3 months ago


Cambridge, United States Moderna, Inc. Full time

The Role:
Moderna is seeking a Director of Technology External Innovation specializing in nucleic acid and delivery platforms. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic visionary who combines a self-initiative spirit with an ability to engage senior leadership both within and outside the company. The successful candidate will guide strategic decision-making and innovation to impact the Moderna platform while serving as a crucial link between internal experts and external academics and companies. As Director, you will be expected to independently drive initiatives and strategies, harnessing a comprehensive understanding of the RNA and delivery technology landscapes. You will need to be proactive in identifying emerging trends and technologies that can enhance Moderna's competitive edge and operational excellence. Your role will involve synthesizing complex scientific knowledge and landscape insights into strategic plans that foster robust internal collaboration while effectively managing relationships with external partners. The focus of various initiatives will encompass nucleic acid innovations and chemistries, delivery systems, process and manufacturing enhancement and optimization, and gene editing tools.

Heres What Youll Do:

Proactive Leadership: Exhibit a high degree of initiative and drive in identifying and pursuing new technological opportunities, fostering an environment of innovation and forward-thinking.

Strategic Influence: Engage regularly with senior internal leaders to guide the companys technology strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

Collaborative Integration: Maintain strong collaborative ties with key internal experts, facilitating a seamless flow of information and strategies between R&D, IP/legal, and business development teams and external entities.

External Leadership: Represent Moderna in scientific deep-dives and due diligences, and discussions with external entities, establishing yourself as a key spokesperson in the scientific and business communities.

Landscape and Technology Mastery: Continuously update and maintain expert knowledge of the competitive landscape and technology trends in RNA and LNP fields, translating these into actionable strategic initiatives.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

PhD in life sciences field with 8+ years of relevant experience in industry setting. 4+ years of direct experience with mRNA technology innovation preferred.

Proven track record in the following areas:

Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in driving cross-functional projects that frequently span the executive team, business development, contracts, intellectual property, and R&D functions.

External Innovation: Established and developed an external innovation team and strategy, including founding and developing a search and evaluation function for competitive intelligence, collaboration, and in-licensing. This includes a broad range of technologies such as gene editing platforms, transient and epigenetic cell modifications, cell therapy engineering, nucleic acid biology and manufacturing, and viral and non-viral nucleic acid delivery systems.

Deal Execution: Successfully executed and managed multiple collaboration, option, and license agreements in conjunction with legal and business development teams.

Strong alignment with Modernas mindset, demonstrating a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the biotechnology field.

Ability to exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for driving positive change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Exceptional communication skills. Ability to explain complex topics, nuances, risks and tradeoffs in a clear, simple manner to senior management

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

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 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 parents 401k 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 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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