Lead Resilience R&D Partnerships, Canada

The Role

This role will lead Modernas R&D collaboration strategy in Canada shaping and expanding the companys footprint within the national life sciences ecosystem. The lead will define and execute a clear vision for partnership-driven innovation identifying and advancing opportunities that accelerate scientific discovery and strengthen Modernas long-term position in Canada.

With deep knowledge of Canadas R&D landscape the lead will serve as a critical bridge between Modernas global R&D organization and leading Canadian scientific institutions aligning external opportunities with enterprise priorities and Canadas broader biomanufacturing and life sciences strategy.

The role is accountable for translating strategy into execution: developing robust business cases aligning on value creation and capture and driving delivery through cross-functional coordination. They will engage senior stakeholders across academia biotech and government to build durable partnerships and a shared understanding of impact.

This individual will identify evaluate and advance partnership models including research collaborations joint ventures technology licensing and ecosystem development initiatives. They will ensure disciplined execution through structured planning resource allocation and risk management while coordinating interdependencies across global and local teams.

The role reports to the Executive Director Resilience R&D and Partnerships and is a member of the Moderna Canada Leadership Team and global Resilience R&D and Partnership team which includes colleagues in the UK and Australia.

Joining Moderna offers the opportunity to help shape the future of medicine through mRNA technology working across a diverse pipeline of programs and partnering globally to drive meaningful impact on public health.

Heres What Youll Do

• Define and lead a comprehensive R&D strategy for Canada aligned with Modernas global priorities and long-term platform vision.

• Map and continuously assess the Canadian R&D ecosystem to identify high-value areas for engagement investment and collaboration.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across government academia industry and international partners.

• Originate evaluate and advance partnership opportunities developing rigorous business cases and securing internal alignment.

• Drive cross-functional execution of strategic initiatives ensuring clarity on priorities timelines and value delivery.

• Serve as the primary R&D interface for Canadian external stakeholders including oversight of academic partnerships and business development activities.

• Represent Moderna externally through scientific forums industry engagement and thought leadership within the Canadian ecosystem.

• Lead multiple complex initiatives concurrently ensuring disciplined execution effective risk management and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• Advanced degree (PhD MD or PharmD) in a relevant scientific discipline with significant experience spanning industry academia or government.

• Demonstrated ability to shape strategy and influence senior stakeholders across complex multi-sector environments.

• Strong track record of building and executing high-impact R&D partnerships or strategic initiatives with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Experience in strategy development (consulting or equivalent) with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent judgment problem-solving and risk management capabilities in ambiguous high-stakes environments.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.

• Prioritize the platform: Advance R&D strategies that reinforce and expand Modernas mRNA platform in alignment with global priorities.

• We obsess over learning: Continuously evaluate the external landscape to identify test and scale high-impact partnership opportunities.

• We question convention: Challenge traditional partnership models to unlock new sources of value across the Canadian life sciences ecosystem.

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.

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