Senior Manager, Corporate Development

The Role:
In this role you will lead the development and execution of integrated growth plans and investment cases for corporate strategic initiatives. You will play a central role in Modernas annual long-range planning owning and evolving the enterprise value model and driving associated analytics including the use of advanced tools and AI to enhance workflows insight generation and decision-making.

The position sits at the center of enterprise decision-making partnering closely with R&D commercial finance and BD teams to ensure a consistent view of value risk and resource allocation. You will synthesize complex inputs into clear decision-oriented insights for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will operate in a business-critical function leveraging life sciences expertise strong financial modeling capabilities and sound judgment to evaluate strategic alternatives and inform capital allocation decisions.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Own and evolve Modernas enterprise value model including structure assumptions and scenario design

• Lead analyses for long-range planning business reviews strategic initiatives and Board deliverables

• Design planning scenarios and translate them into financial strategic and capital allocation implications

• Develop clear decision-oriented narratives for senior leadership and Board discussions

• Build capital allocation frameworks and evaluate internal and external investment opportunities

• Integrate inputs across R&D commercial finance and BD to maintain a consistent enterprise view

• Serve as the analytics lead on key projects driving fact-based insights and recommendations

• Support diligence and partner with BD R&D strategy and therapeutic areas to build investment cases

• Operate effectively under uncertainty forming structured views with incomplete and evolving data

• Analyze peer companies market dynamics and valuation benchmarks

• Support ad hoc strategic initiatives as needed

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 4 years of biotech or pharma experience in investment banking private equity management consulting corporate finance or corporate development/strategy

• Bachelors degree

• Strong understanding of valuation capital allocation and financial evaluation frameworks

• Experience building and maintaining complex financial models for strategic planning or portfolio decisions

• Experience leveraging AI and advanced tools to enhance analytical workflows improve efficiency and generate insights

• Ability to translate scientific and clinical assumptions into financial outcomes and strategic implications

• Strong judgment and ability to balance analytical rigor with speed and decision relevance

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities

• Knowledge of biotech fundamentals (e.g. development risk portfolio prioritization regulatory and IP considerations)

• Transaction experience (e.g. BD/M&A investment banking private equity or related fields)

• Familiarity with industry data sources

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage across levels

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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