Senior Director - Global Medical Affairs, Oncology

1w1 week ago

Moderna

Cambridge, US · Full-time · $210,900 – $379,200

About this role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline across various diseases. Moderna seeks a Global Medical Director to lead medical affairs strategy across the Oncology portfolio, from early development through commercialization. This role influences mRNA oncology programs from a scientific and strategic perspective, emphasizing external engagement and cross-functional alignment.

Responsible for integrated evidence planning, medical governance leadership, and driving scientific thought leadership worldwide. Interface extensively with regulatory, clinical, commercial, and external stakeholders to ensure success of oncology assets. Own the global medical strategy, ensuring seamless integration from early development to lifecycle management.

As a key member of the global Medical Affairs team, report to the VP, Head of Medical Affairs Oncology. Direct a cross-functional global medical matrix team including Scientific Communications, Field Medical, and Patient Advocacy. Drive medical leadership in governance bodies and cross-functional decision-making forums.

This high-impact position suits a strategic thinker, scientific storyteller, and matrix leader with passion for innovation in oncology. Embody Moderna Mindsets like behaving like owners in a highly autonomous role. Contribute to advancing mRNA medicines with potential for significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Requirements

Strategic thinker with expertise in oncology medical affairs
Scientific storyteller capable of driving thought leadership worldwide
Matrix leader experienced in cross-functional global teams
Passion for innovation in mRNA oncology programs
Proven ability in integrated evidence planning and medical governance
Strong external engagement skills with health authorities, payers, and thought leaders
Experience shaping medical strategy from early development through commercialization

Responsibilities

Own and lead the global medical strategy across Moderna’s oncology portfolio, ensuring seamless integration from early development to lifecycle management
Serve as final medical accountability for assigned oncology programs, including delivery of the integrated medical plan
Drive medical leadership in governance bodies and cross-functional decision-making forums
Lead the Development Integrated Evidence Team to build comprehensive data packages for regulators, payers, and other stakeholders
Act as global medical lead in interactions with health authorities and payers
Direct a cross-functional global medical matrix team, ensuring timely execution of deliverables
Lead global launch readiness for oncology assets, including medical training and scientific engagement
Build partnerships with global thought leaders to shape best practices and influence health policy

Benefits

Work alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide
Contribute to global health initiatives through mRNA technology
Challenging and rewarding career advancing technological frontier of mRNA medicines
High-impact role with potential to significantly affect patients' lives worldwide