$272,200 – $490,100
Listed on Moderna’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads Moderna's translational medicine function, unifying translational research, biomarker strategy, and clinical pharmacology to accelerate mRNA-based oncology and therapeutic programs from discovery through commercialization. It suits senior life-science leaders with deep expertise in drug development, experimental medicine, and quantitative pharmacology who can influence strategy at the portfolio level and manage large multidisciplinary teams.
Our summary, not Moderna’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
- 15+ years of experience in translational science, clinical pharmacology, or drug development
- 10+ years in a leadership role
- Deep expertise in translational medicine, biomarker strategy, experimental medicine, and quantitative pharmacology
- Ability to develop and translate scientific hypotheses between clinic and laboratory
- Demonstrated success influencing development strategy including dose selection and study design
- Understanding of end-to-end drug development from discovery through commercialization
- Strong publication record
- Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment
- Experience mentoring, hiring, and growing scientists
- Track record of driving innovation and delivering measurable impact across a portfolio
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills
Nice to have
- Experience with companion diagnostics
- Leadership roles contributing to BLAs for oncology or immunology programs
- Deep expertise in immunology, oncology, and autoimmune disease
- Network of external academic experts