Global Head of Clinical Operations & Strategy

Moderna; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 272,000 - 490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Moderna is seeking an Enterprise Leader to set the strategic direction for global Clinical Trial Operations across its portfolio, including oncology, infectious disease, and autoimmune programs. You will lead a global team, partner with therapeutic area heads, and ensure high standards of quality, ethics, and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years in clinical operations leadership, deep global trial experience across multiple therapeutic areas, and the ability to drive resource planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification in a healthcare-related or scientific discipline preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive clinical trial management and clinical operations leadership experience within biotech/pharma/CRO.
• Deep experience leading global clinical operations across multiple therapeutic areas including vaccines/infectious disease, oncology, autoimmune, or rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for global clinical trial operations across Moderna’s portfolio.
• Lead the global Clinical Operations organization for planning, execution, and reporting of clinical studies across all phases.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing global Clinical Operations team.
• Provide leadership to portfolio leads and study leads for successful execution in line with ICH‑GCP and Moderna standards.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area Heads to translate strategy into executable plans, resourcing, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure resourcing and prioritization of the Clinical Operations portfolio.
• Manage budgets and resources with strong financial discipline.
• Drive process improvements and data-driven planning to improve quality, speed, and execution.
• Leverage Generative AI and analytics to enhance scenario planning and portfolio insights.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, investigators, vendors, CROs, and external partners.
• Shape outsourcing strategies, including CRO/vendor selection and governance.
• Represent Clinical Operations in governance forums, data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Clinical Ops Leadership

GCP & FDA/ICH

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Generative AI

Advanced analytics

Automation

Job description

Moderna is seeking an Enterprise Leader to set the strategic direction for global Clinical Trial Operations across its portfolio, including oncology, infectious disease, and autoimmune programs. You will lead a global team, partner with therapeutic area heads, and ensure high standards of quality, ethics, and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years in clinical operations leadership, deep global trial experience across multiple therapeutic areas, and the ability to drive resource planning,