Associate Director, Biomarker Operations, Clinical Biomarkers

Moderna Therapeutics - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cambridge, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Director in Biomarker Operations at Moderna will lead and strategize biomarker operations deliverables in collaboration with clinical teams and partner CROs. This role is pivotal in driving innovation and compliance in biomarker biosample management plans across all clinical trials conducted by Moderna.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of biomarker operation team members to support clinical study biomarker deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the biomarker operations team, setting priorities and ensuring compliance and training.
• Lead the standardization of biomarker sections of clinical protocols, clinical kit development, lab manuals, and consent forms.
• Strategize and develop creative solutions for process improvements in the clinical sample lifecycle.
• Manage and resolve CRO sample and logistics issues, creating processes to alleviate these issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science-based subject; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical sample management experience, including sponsor experience.
• Previous people management experience required.
• Solid understanding of GCP/ICH is required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multitask.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds for personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for the LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Volunteer time to participate within the community
• Discretionary year-end shutdown
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!