Senior Director, Global Regulatory Strategy, Oncology

The role

Moderna is seeking an individual to lead development and execution of global regulatory strategy for programs in its oncology portfolio. This leader will shape regulatory pathways for novel first-in-class therapeutics and drive successful global development and registration strategies.

This role requires a seasoned regulatory leader who embodies Modernas leadership principles: acting with urgency challenging convention delivering with excellence and operating as an enterprise leader. The individual will demonstrate executive presence deep functional expertise and a strong execution track record while elevating strategic impact across programs.

Heres What Youll Do

• Lead global regulatory strategies from early development through commercialization

• Drive regulatory submissions (INDs CTAs BLAs/MAAs) with excellence and urgency

• Lead health authority interactions (FDA EMA PMDA) including high-stakes negotiations

• Shape strategies for novel and first-in-class therapies

• Partner cross-functionally and across alliances to align on strategy

• Anticipate regulatory risks and proactively mitigate them

• Build and develop high-performing regulatory teams

• Continuously elevate strategic thinking across programs and stakeholders

• Interpret health authority feedback through a trend-based cross-program lens

• Connect individual HA interactions to a broader regulatory narrative

• Bring regulatory thinking earlier into research and development and define success upfront

• Proactively identify risks before they emerge in HA feedback

• Navigate novel endpoints and evolving evidentiary frameworks

• Operate effectively in complex global regulatory environments with limited precedent

• Develop teams to operate with independence and strong strategic judgment

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• BA/BS degree in a scientific/engineering discipline

• 12 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

• 8 years of experience in Regulatory strategy including oncology

• Strong knowledge of current US and EU regulations including specifically: e.g. novel regulatory pathways.

• Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings

• Exceptional written and oral communication

• Experience with developing and implementing competitive regulatory strategies

• Demonstrated track record in securing product approvals and maintaining a complex portfolio

• Experience dealing with broad range of stakeholders at all levels internal and external to the company

• Demonstrated competence in employee management and development

• Knowledge of and broad experience with regulatory procedures and legislation for drug development product registration line extension and license maintenance preferably from at least both US and EU

• Direct experience of leading regulatory authority meetings in different phases of drug development

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Graduate degree in a scientific discipline or other relevant graduate discipline or professional certification

• Delivery of at least one major application (NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA etc.)

Pay & Benefits

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

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage 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 planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

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

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• 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 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 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 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

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 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 .

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