Strategic Global Head of Clinical Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Well-being programs

Family planning support

Generous PTO

Job summary

Moderna is seeking an enterprise leader to set the strategic direction for global Clinical Trial Operations across its diverse portfolio. You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting of clinical studies, ensuring ethics, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while guiding a high‑performing, global team.

You will shape operating models, build capabilities, and drive data‑driven decisions to accelerate development and improve patient impact within a 70/30 in‑office model.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GCP guidelines and regulatory expectations.
• Experience leading global clinical operations across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Track record of building and guiding high‑performing teams.
• Experience with CRO oversight and external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for global Clinical Operations across Moderna's portfolio.
• Lead planning, execution, delivery, and reporting of studies across all phases with quality and compliance.
• Mentor and develop global Clinical Operations leaders and teams.
• Provide direction to portfolio leaders and study leads for executable operational plans.
• Ensure resourcing, budgeting, and timelines align with enterprise objectives.
• Drive process improvements, data‑driven planning, and scalable operating models.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Budget management

Vendor oversight

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Moderna is seeking an enterprise leader to set the strategic direction for global Clinical Trial Operations across its diverse portfolio. You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting of clinical studies, ensuring ethics, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while guiding a high‑performing, global team.

You will shape operating models, build capabilities, and drive data‑driven decisions to accelerate development and improve patient impact within a 70/30 in‑office model.