Assistant Counsel, Commercial & CMC Contracting

Moderna Therapeutics; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being programs

Paid time off

Global team exposure

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics Warsaw is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to provide hands-on legal support across a broad biotech contracting landscape. You will collaborate with senior lawyers and cross‑functional teams spanning commercial, CMC, procurement, manufacturing, quality and supply chain.

The role emphasizes pragmatic, risk‑based advice, complex contract drafting and global coordination, with opportunities to leverage Generative AI to streamline workflows in a fast-paced biotech

Qualifications

• Law degree and full qualification to practice.
• 6+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in biotech/pharma contracting.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills across complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and operational support across commercial, CMC, procurement and contracting matters.
• Act as escalation point for buy-side contract matters, including procurement, supplier, manufacturing, quality and supply chain negotiations.
• Support sell-side, commercial and private market contract escalations with pragmatic, business-focused solutions.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts for Moderna’s biotechnology operations.
• Review promotional materials to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable efficient execution and consistent processes.

Skills

Contract negotiations

In-house experience

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal drafting

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Role: Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw, supporting our growing global operations. We welcome professionals ready to help advance our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines. Join Moderna’s global Legal team in Warsaw and play a hands‑on role at the intersection of commercial operations, CMC, procurement, manufacturing, quality and supply chain. Working closely with senior lawyers and cross‑functional partners, you’ll provide practical, risk‑based legal support that helps teams navigate complex contracting and business decisions in a fast‑moving biotech environment. As an individual contributor, you’ll have broad exposure across both buy‑side and sell‑side contracting, from supplier and manufacturing negotiations to commercial and private market agreements, while supporting the review of promotional and marketing materials. You’ll also have the opportunity to rethink how legal work gets done—identifying ways to simplify, digitize and enhance legal processes, including opportunities to get closer to Generative AI tools and explore how emerging technology can support more efficient legal workflows.

Here’s What You'll Do:

• Partner with senior lawyers and cross‑functional stakeholders to provide legal and operational support across commercial, CMC, procurement and contracting matters.
• Act as a legal escalation point for buy‑side contract matters, including procurement, supplier, manufacturing, quality and supply chain negotiations.
• Support sell‑side, commercial and private market contract escalations, helping resolve non‑standard legal, commercial and operational issues in a pragmatic and business‑oriented way.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts in support of Moderna’s biotech and pharmaceutical operations.
• Review promotional and marketing materials and related stakeholder communications to support alignment with applicable legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues across Legal, Procurement, Commercial, Compliance, Regulatory, Medical, CMC, Quality, Supply Chain and other functions to enable efficient execution and consistent ways of working.
• Exercise strong judgment and integrity while working independently, balancing legal considerations with pragmatic, risk‑based solutions.
• Manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships in a collaborative, globally connected environment.
• Demonstrate curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify, digitize and enhance legal processes.
• Explore opportunities to engage with Generative AI and other emerging digital tools that can help streamline legal workflows, contracting activities and knowledge management.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.
• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table

• University law degree: full legal qualification
• 6+ years of relevant experience in‑house and/or in a law firm.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts in biotech/ pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with commercial, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, quality or CMC‑related contracting strongly preferred.
• Strong judgment, integrity and ability to work independently while providing pragmatic, risk‑based solutions.
• Excellent communication, organization and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in English required due to global collaboration needs; additional languages are a plus.

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.

Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment.

Pay & Benefits

• 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, 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 benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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.

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.