AddressThe Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Moderna is solidifying its presence in Melbourne, a city at the forefront of Australia's biotech industry. Our Melbourne office focuses on commercial operations, ensuring the delivery of our innovative products to the Australian market. We're inviting international professionals to join us in our mission of delivering the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines.
This exciting opportunity will establish and lead the R&D collaboration strategy and plans to increase Moderna’s footprint in the life science ecosystem in Australia and establish partnerships to continue advancing scientific discoveries. This role will be responsible for developing a concrete vision, strong oversight, and delivering the R&D strategies in Australia. They will play a key role in identifying areas of opportunity for investment across areas such as research collaborations, joint ventures, technology licensing, and industry development programs. They will build partnerships with experts and key stakeholders; they will also develop timelines, establish governance, lead certain project teams, support the functions in planning, driving execution and manage risk, allocate budgets and resources appropriately, and coordinate interdependencies across all functions. With a deep knowledge of Australia’s R&D environment, this individual will connect Moderna’s Global R&D organization with the best science in Australia and work across the ecosystem and various stakeholders in alignment with Moderna’s priorities and Australia’s life science strategy. Building on the successful establishment of the Regional Research Centre in Australia, the individual is expected to lead and expand the RRC presence across Australia as well as to build connections across the region, identifying where partnerships add value to Moderna regional teams (including Singapore, Japan, Korea, China). The role will report to the Sr. Director, Global R&D Strategic Operations, and sit on the local Leadership team for Australia.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Develop and implement a comprehensive R&D strategic plan that aligns with Moderna's global strategy and addresses the Australian market's specific needs.
Map and analyze the Australian R&D ecosystem, identifying key areas for engagement, investment, and potential collaboration in mRNA and related therapeutic areas.
Establish and nurture strategic relationships with government, industry, academic, and international stakeholders to advance Moderna's R&D objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and pursue R&D opportunities for partnerships that enhance Moderna's scientific and market position, developing business cases for internal review.
Coordinate cross-functional project plans, ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, and leveraging opportunities for synergy.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Serve as the primary R&D contact for Australian stakeholders, managing university relations and business development initiatives.
Manage an Associate Director of R&D Partnerships who will oversee the execution and performance of R&D projects, ensuring they align with investment plans and address any arising issues or risks.
Represent Moderna at scientific speaking engagements and maintain a strong presence in the Australian life science ecosystem.
Lead and manage multiple complex projects, ensuring effective workflow, risk management, and adherence to deadlines while fostering a collaborative internal and external environment.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
Prioritize the platform: Focus on developing and enhancing the R&D strategies to align with Moderna's global platform, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge mRNA technology.
Pursue options in parallel: Strategically evaluate and pursue multiple R&D opportunities simultaneously to identify the best collaborations and partnerships for advancing scientific discoveries in Australia.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Holds a PhD, MD, or PharmD in a relevant scientific discipline, coupled with significant experience in a commercial, academic, or government setting.
Demonstrated ability to influence and unite complex stakeholder groups, developing and managing significant R&D partnerships.
Extensive global R&D network in global health and infectious diseases, across industry, NGOs, and government sectors.
Proven track record in strategy consulting, with experience delivering major innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, with the ability to address complex and sensitive issues.
Experience in leading cross-functional programs and managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport and managing collaborative relationships across various backgrounds and organizational levels, embodying Moderna's values of boldness, curiosity, collaboration, and relentlessness
Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.
We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
- Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Educational resources
- Savings and investments
- 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, 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.
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 modernatx.com/careers 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 employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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 also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations 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 ***************@modernatx.com.
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