Associate Director, Marketing - Oncology
The Role
Moderna continues to expand its innovative mRNA platform, unlocking new applications across diseases and therapeutic areas. As the company advances its oncology pipeline, including a personalized mRNA therapy intismeran autogene in collaboration with Merck, this role will play a critical part in launching Moderna’s first commercial therapeutic into the oncology market.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Genetown, Best Places to Work
Here’s What You’ll Do
Lead the development and optimization of commercial operating models to support both standalone and partnership-based commercialization scenarios
Drive launch readiness planning across multiple indications, including integrated workplans, governance, and execution tracking
Establish marketing/sales scalable processes for forecasting, performance management, and field execution
Oversee commercial KPIs and dashboards, translating insights into actionable recommendations
Support field force strategy and implementation, including sizing, structure, and territory alignment and ongoing efforts to ensure optimization
Partner with teams to help build and operationalize incentive compensation frameworks aligned to business objectives
Lead development of sales force capabilities, including onboarding, training curricula, and continuous skill-building programs with relevant cross-functional partners
Drive adoption of CRM and field tools to enhance productivity and customer engagement
Partner with analytics teams to deliver advanced insights supporting decision-making (e.g., targeting, resource allocation, launch performance)
Implement tools and processes for real-time performance monitoring
Drive data-driven culture across the commercial organization
Support co-promotion / alliance models, ensuring seamless integration of capabilities, processes, and governance
Cross-functional activities between internal teams and external partners
Align on roles, responsibilities, and ways of working to maximize partnership effectiveness
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and speed to execution
Identify and promote best practices across markets and brands
Lead or support strategic projects (e.g., new capability builds, launch acceleration initiatives)
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
6+ years of experience in biopharma commercial operations, commercial excellence, marketing operations, consulting, or related functions
Experience in oncology commercialization and/or launch execution preferred
Demonstrated success in sales force effectiveness, marketing operations, or commercial excellence roles
Data-driven, execution-focused, and comfortable making trade-offs in key decisions
Strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for field teams and senior stakeholders
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Finance, and other key stakeholders
Analytics capabilities including how to effectively measure launch success
Strong communication and presentation skills
Curiosity mindset, and a passion for contributing to a transformative company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $142,500.00 - $256,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.
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 people are 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.
Our Working Model
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.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Accommodations
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.