Head of Translational Medicine

Role: Senior leadership position overseeing Moderna's translational medicine, research, and clinical pharmacology functions, driving strategy across discovery through lifecycle management of oncology and therapeutics pipelines. Responsibilities: define integrated translational strategies linking biological insights, biomarkers, and pharmacology; lead a multidisciplinary team; guide early clinical translational plans including biomarker and endpoint development; advance translational research capabilities; and influence regulatory and development strategies. Requirements: PhD, MD, or PharmD with 15+ years in translational science, clinical pharmacology, or drug development; expertise in biomarker strategies, experimental medicine, and quantitative pharmacology; proven leadership in large, matrixed teams; publication record and external engagement skills. Preferred: experience with companion diagnostics, oncology, immunology, and regulatory submissions like BLAs; extensive network in academia. High-Value: focus on oncology and therapeutics, lifecycle management, biomarker and patient stratification development, and regulatory strategy contributions. WorkSetup: Not specified, but likely hybrid given leadership level and organization size.