Sr. Director, mData Strategy

The Role:

As the Senior Director of mData Strategy at Moderna, you will play a pivotal role in leading our mData platform initiative, directly reporting to VP Clinical Development  Science. This position is crucial for leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance data capabilities across the company, thereby transforming our operational efficiency and innovation capacity. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction, driving the adoption of mData across all business units, and ensuring the mData platform meets the evolving needs of our enterprise.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Lead the strategic vision and operational execution of the mData platform, ensuring alignment with Moderna’s broader data and AI objectives.

• Collaborate with business and digital leaders across the company to integrate mData solutions, facilitating a unified, user-centric data ecosystem.

• Drive the development and implementation of advanced data analytics, machine learning models, and AI capabilities within the mData platform.

• Ensure mData’s architecture supports high-volume, complex data operations, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and data governance practices.

• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver on mData initiatives, fostering innovation, agility, and a data-driven culture within Moderna.

• Spearhead mData adoption across business units, empowering teams to leverage the platform for strategic insights and operational excellence.

• Oversee vendor relationships and technology partnerships to enhance mData capabilities and ensure the platform remains at the cutting edge.

• Establish and maintain robust mData governance frameworks, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance across all operations.

• Act as a thought leader in data strategy and artificial intelligence within the enterprise and in the broader industry, representing Moderna at conferences and forums.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in data strategy, analytics, and digital transformation within enterprise environments, with a proven track record of driving data-centric innovations.

• Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics, with experience in implementing these technologies to drive business outcomes.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing diverse teams and complex, cross-functional projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• In-depth knowledge of data management technologies, platforms, and practices, with experience in cloud-based data ecosystems and services.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and data governance standards applicable to the biopharma industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate future data needs and trends, and align mData strategy accordingly.

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 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.

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 [email protected].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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