Senior Program Director, Biotech Development

Moderna Therapeutics Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being resources

Paid time off

Family planning benefits

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to align program strategy with development plans across Research, CMC, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions.

You\'ll partner with Lead Program Managers and cross-functional leaders to drive integrated plans and ensure milestone delivery. The role requires strong cross-functional influence, risk management, and experience managing complex biotech programs through early development to launch readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in biotech/pharma project management or 4 years with MS degree.
• Experience leading cross-functional drug development teams across stages 1-3.
• Strong ability to manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated program strategy and execution across assigned programs spanning products, indications, and stages.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans connecting Research, CMC, Development, Medical Affairs and Commercial.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies; coordinate mitigation and escalation.
• Lead or support preparation for stage-gate, regulatory filings, launch readiness, and governance decisions.
• Facilitate effective program team meetings, translating discussions into coordinated actions.
• Integrate Medical Affairs and Commercial priorities into program planning and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Timeline management

Budget management

Communication

MS Project

Education

BS in science

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Timeline software

Job description

Moderna Therapeutics Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to align program strategy with development plans across Research, CMC, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions.

You\'ll partner with Lead Program Managers and cross-functional leaders to drive integrated plans and ensure milestone delivery. The role requires strong cross-functional influence, risk management, and experience managing complex biotech programs through early development to launch readiness.