Vice President, Delivery Science
2 months ago
The Role:
Moderna is in search of a distinguished and visionary leader to serve as our Vice President 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 Vice President 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 Vice President will collaborate with top-tier senior leaders to craft and implement an integrated research strategy that propels Moderna's 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.
Here's What You'll 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 Leadership and Research & Early Development Leadership teams, drive the broader strategic direction of Platform Science, influencing 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
Enhance collaborations with Therapeutic Area Research and Non-Clinical teams to streamline delivery technology adoption, accelerating the translation of new technologies into clinical settings
Remain at the forefront of drug delivery science, leading existing and identifying new strategic partnerships and elevating Moderna's presence and impact through global scientific communications and publications
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field with 20+ years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology environment
Experience with nanoparticle technology for drug delivery
Demonstrated leadership in managing large, cross-functional 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:
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
About Moderna
Since 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)
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