Associate Director, Clinical Sciences, Oncology

Moderna; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a senior clinical trial professional to support Oncology programs, working with the Clinical Study Lead to develop, execute and evaluate Phase 1–3 studies. You will ensure high-quality data for governance and regulatory submissions, collaborating across operations and safety domains.

The role emphasizes end-to-end trial delivery, data review, and timely reporting while participating in Investigator Meetings and regulatory content development.

Qualifications

• PhD/PharmD/Masters or advanced nursing degree with oncology knowledge and pharma/biotech experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical development experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience ensuring clinical trial data integrity and data analysis; familiarity with Medidata Rave, Elluminate, Spotfire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of clinical trial protocols with study design, initiation and closeout activities.
• Review and interpret clinical data and ensure timely deliverables with Trial Team and external partners.
• Support study sites to ensure safety decisions align with protocol and guide Investigator Meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

Data integrity

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

PhD / PharmD / Masters or advanced nursing degree

Tools

Medidata Rave

Elluminate

Spotfire

Job description

The Role

This role will support Oncology Therapeutic programs, specifically supporting the Clinical Study Lead in the development, execution and evaluation of Phase 1-3 clinical studies. The principal responsibility for this role is to ensure the comprehensive data quality of clinical studies to support both internal governance decisions and regulatory submissions.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Broadly stated, in conjunction with the Clinical Study Lead and the broader Clinical Trial Team, oversee end-to-end delivery of clinical trial protocols including study design, initiation, medical safety data monitoring, data dissemination and closeout activities.

Specifically:

• Collaborating with Clinical Operations, participate in the start-up of global clinical studies to ensure on-schedule site activation and subject enrollment of a clinical trial. Design and implement clinical study parameters to minimize operational risk and increase study site performance and efficiency. Collaborate on, and contribute to, inspection readiness activities that support audits and regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct.


• Perform and coordinate clinical data review and analysis of study data, including review of case report forms, data listings, medical coding and patient profiles to ensure the proper and complete verification of clinical data.


• Collaborate with the Clinical Study Lead in the oversight of clinical studies. Provide review and interpretation of clinical data and ensure timely execution of deliverables in collaboration with both the Clinical Trial Team and external partners.


• In collaboration with the Clinical Study Lead and Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance, support managing study sites to ensure that study treatment discontinuation or other safety decisions are made in alignment with the protocol.


• Assist in the development of the content for Investigator Meetings, investigator engagements and Advisory Board meetings.


• Author and review clinical study documents in compliance with regulatory standards, including clinical protocols, informed consent documents, Development Safety Update Reports (DSUR) and clinical components of Investigator Brochures, INDs and marketing applications.


• Support and help drive the evolution of the clinical science role at Moderna and support process improvements. Participate in continuous Improvement initiatives related to the clinical trial delivery operating model.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• The individual must have the demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment.


• This role is best suited for candidates holding a PhD, PharmD, Masters’ or advanced nursing degree with significant scientific and clinical oncology knowledge, pharmaceutical/biotechnology company experience and a substantial knowledge of drug development.


• A minimum of 8 years of clinical development experience within a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company.


• Significant experience with ensuring clinical trial data integrity, data analysis, including exploratory analyses, and data presentation. Experience with Medidata Rave and clinical data analytics platforms (e.g. Elluminate, Spotfire) is preferred


• Excellent written communication, oral communication, and presentation skills.


• Ability to travel up to 15% required for travel to work with study sites and attend national and international scientific congresses.


• This role is based in our new LEED-certified HQ in Cambridge, MA, or Princeton, NJ office and is expected to be in-office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• A high-performing, self-motivated and energetic individual who demonstrates outstanding scientific and clinical oncology knowledge that results in the conduct of well-executed clinical research.


• A history of successfully operating in a matrix environment and the demonstration of highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.


• A personal and professional commitment to the highest personal and ethical standards.


• Capability to successfully contribute to both early and late-stage clinical development programs. This will involve close collaboration with Drug Discovery, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs and Commercial.

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 $158,600.00 - $285,500.00. 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. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow.

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Export Control NoticeThis position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.#LI-NH1