Associate Director, Resilience Strategic Partnerships – UK

The role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its presence in London a global center of science and innovation. Our team drives commercial operations to bring our mRNA medicines to patients across the UK. We welcome talent ready to help transform global health. This is a high-profile customer-facing leadership role at the heart of Modernas UK pandemic preparedness and resilience strategy. You will lead the execution of a landmark Long-Term Strategic Partnership with the UK Government shaping the future of mRNA-based vaccines and biomanufacturing in the UK.

Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution you will orchestrate complex cross-functional programs while engaging senior government stakeholders to deliver meaningful public health impact.
You will play a pivotal role in advancing Modernas mission by driving delivery across R&D manufacturing and access to respiratory vaccines while navigating a dynamic and evolving healthcare ecosystem.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Lead execution of the Moderna UK government strategic plan in partnership with UKHSA and external stakeholders ensuring delivery of all commitments under the Long-Term Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a primary customer-facing leader managing day-to-day interactions with UK government stakeholders including UKHSA Department of Health and Social Care NHS and the broader healthcare ecosystem

• Represent Moderna on the UKHSA operations board bringing in internal subject matter experts to address questions develop solutions and support decision-making

• Provide oversight of program challenges risks and issues in close collaboration with government partners ensuring transparency and effective resolution

• Lead and develop matrixed cross-functional teams spanning R&D manufacturing policy and public affairs market access tender and contracts legal finance regulatory and HR

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve program objectives and deliver external commitments within agreed timelines and quality standards

• Ensure alignment of messaging across internal and external workstreams representing senior leadership perspectives where required

• Define and develop integrated program plans across multiple workstreams including scope resource requirements milestones roadmaps KPIs and budgets

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to support execution reporting and decision-making across the program

• Facilitate workshops team meetings and planning sessions to drive alignment execution and documentation of strategies and outcomes

• Coordinate interdependencies across functions to preserve the programs critical path and ensure seamless execution

• Develop and maintain schedules timelines KPIs and performance reports ensuring all contractual milestones and deliverables are achieved on time

• Track and report progress using appropriate management tools ensuring accuracy transparency and accountability

• Lead risk management efforts including identification mitigation planning contingency development and escalation where required

• Oversee development and delivery of reports tied to contractual commitments within the Long-Term Strategic Partnership

• Ensure robust documentation and knowledge management to support governance and future knowledge transfer

• Shape the external environment by anticipating emerging challenges influencing stakeholders and removing roadblocks across complex organizational structures

• Build and maintain strong trust-based relationships with senior government officials acting as a key representative of Moderna

• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate ambiguity seize opportunities and solve complex challenges across both strategic and executional dimensions

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

We act with dynamic range driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.

We behave like owners. The solutions were building go beyond any job description.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders at all levels of management

• Knowledge of UK government and the UK healthcare ecosystem

• Commercial mindset with deep customer understanding gained through experience of working with or for DHSC UKHSA NHSE etc.

• Solid understanding of how a biopharmaceutical company operates experience with vaccines an advantage.

• Customer focus/account management and an ability to work cross-functionally

• Superior ability to engage with senior external stakeholders and multiple governments organizations to create innovative solutions and resolve issues.

• Ability to lead effectively in ambiguity and rally team around common objectives.

• Project Management skills with experience in design delivery execution and governance of project milestones. Experience withagile and lean methodologiesan advantage

• Results focused with strong attention to detail

• Motivated and possessing a can-do-it attitude. Ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment

• Strong team player capable of leading by influence with experience navigating & influencing stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to produce and present clear concise and professionally written communications and presentations

• Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking and analysis techniques to complex challenges

• Sound technical aptitude and proven ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies with superior comfort with digital tools

• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fluid environment and foster a strong collaborative spirit

• Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions

• Ability to influence collaborate and align with cross-functional and matrix partnership on key program or projects driving accountability and outcomes

• A desire to be part of a high-growth transformational company that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative

• As part of Modernas commitment to workplace safety this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

Pay & Benefits

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

• Best-in-class 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 building benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savingsandinvestments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure 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 peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our 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.

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.

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

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

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 committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Were 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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at .

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