Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, Oncology

About the role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Owning and leading the global medical strategy across Moderna’s oncology portfolio, ensuring seamless integration from early development to lifecycle management.
• Serving as final medical accountability for assigned oncology programs, including delivery of the integrated medical plan.
• Driving medical leadership in governance bodies and cross-functional decision-making forums, ensuring alignment between development, regulatory, and commercial functions.
• Leading the Development Integrated Evidence Team to build comprehensive data packages for regulators, payers, and other stakeholders.
• Acting as global medical lead in interactions with health authorities and payers, providing strategic input and medical representation.
• Directing a cross-functional global medical matrix team (Scientific Communications, Field Medical, Patient Advocacy), ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
• Leading global launch readiness for oncology assets, including medical training, evidence generation, scientific engagement, and narrative development.
• Building partnerships with global, regional, and national thought leaders to shape best practices and influence health policy.
• Developing and executing publication strategies, medical education initiatives, and real-world evidence programs to strengthen knowledge exchange.
• Managing medical affairs budget and resource planning for assigned programs, aligning with broader franchise objectives.
• Partnering with the VP, Oncology and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the long-term medical direction and investment strategy for the franchise.

Qualifications

• MD or non-US equivalent, PharmD, or PhD with extensive oncology medical affairs leadership experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with a strong track record in global roles.
• Deep expertise in oncology therapeutic area required.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills in a global medical affairs role.
• Experience in regulatory, scientific communication, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Launch experience global and/or locally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Melanoma and immunotherapy experience preferred.
• Strong track record of KOL engagement, scientific communication, and external representation.
• Experience navigating strategic external collaborations and cross-company governance.
• Expertise in cross-functional team leadership, including pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs.
• Strategic and operational mindset with excellent project leadership capabilities.
• Comfort managing cross-functional deliverables and owning timelines and outputs at a program level.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex science into clear, impactful messaging.
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.