Associate Director, CMC - MBA Accelerator

The Role:

At Moderna, our mission is to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. Our focus is to use our mRNA platform and the infrastructure we have built to deliver a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.

Moderna is seeking trailblazers for our 18-month MBA Accelerator Program.  This program is designed to be an immersive experience into Moderna and to prepare you to be future enterprise leaders! Through this program, you will be hired as an Associate Director in CMC and have a hand in tackling some of Moderna’s exciting, business-critical challenges through your role.

This is not a rigid rotational program – we are breaking the mold and expect our MBA Accelerator participants to behave like owners as they go through the program, continually engaging in the design of both their own journey and the program at-large. MBA Accelerator participants will problem-solve their own path to leadership growth through the work they do tackling critical challenges amidst Moderna’s fast-paced environment. To support their growth, however, MBA Accelerator participants will take part in a curated set of differentiated and Moderna-specific development experiences and be embedded in a wide network of support relationships that includes everyone from cohort peers to Moderna’s leadership team.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

As an Associate Director in the Moderna MBA Accelerator Program, you will gain deep experience in how Moderna executes its strategic initiatives and addresses business-critical challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and make a tangible impact on the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage projects related to your specific functional role, leveraging the expertise and knowledge gained from your MBA program.

• Conduct in-depth research and analyses to identify opportunities, risks, and potential strategies to address business challenges relevant to your role.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive plans and initiatives that drive business outcomes.

• Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Act as a change agent, driving cross-functional collaboration and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

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

• Currently enrolled in second year of top full-time MBA program (2026 graduation year).

• 4+ years experience pre-MBA in healthcare consulting, pharma, biotech, or relevant field

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply data-driven insights to inform decision-making

• Demonstrated leadership experience and a track record of driving results amid ambiguity in previous roles

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and across global teams to drive results

• Demonstrated success working in a matrix environment and establishing “high trust” relationships with cross-functional colleagues

• Intense curiosity and ambition to excel and build something from the ground up, navigating all the requisite ambiguity and complexity that comes with writing the playbook and executing in real time.

• Excellent communication, presentation, collaborative and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders.

• Previous engagement in strategic planning, digital transformation, or commercialization efforts within the healthcare or life sciences industry

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities
• Location-specific perks and extras

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. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

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. 

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. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

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 [email protected]. 

Export Control Notice

This 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.

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