Director, Product Owner

Moderna Therapeutics - Norwood, MA

Full-time - Senior

Norwood, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

In this role, you will play a crucial role for Moderna to achieve its mission to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. The Product Owner leads the Commercial CMC Product Team and serves as the Value Chain Lead. The VCL leads an integrated team comprised of Supply Chain, Quality, DS and DP Operations, Regulatory CMC, Technical Development. Drive value-chain management thinking at Moderna through applying continuous learning, operational improvement, plus a deep understanding of the needs of Moderna's customers & patients. Work with commercial and development teams to achieve the target product profile. Act as the lead partner to the post-launch program team and commercial teams working to bring products to people around the world. Lead integrated Value Chain strategy for life-cycle management, global seasonal launch (if required), platform-to-program evolution strategy, margin improvement strategies, supply chain design, line expansion, sourcing decision support, and more. Support customer engagement to drive continuous product improvement. Lead Value Chain Program risk management and objectives/key results management. Represent the program status, scenarios, and trade-offs for the program with senior leadership, and internal and external stakeholders and align on program/product direction. Ensure successful clinical demand management, supply planning, and execution for the franchise. Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Drive value-chain management thinking at Moderna through applying continuous learning and operational improvement.
• Work with commercial and development teams to achieve the target product profile.
• Act as the lead partner to the post-launch program team and commercial teams.
• Lead integrated Value Chain strategy for life-cycle management and global seasonal launch.
• Support customer engagement to drive continuous product improvement.
• Lead Value Chain Program risk management and objectives/key results management.
• Represent the program status, scenarios, and trade-offs for the program with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful clinical demand management, supply planning, and execution for the franchise.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working for a commercial-stage pharmaceutical/biotech company in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CMC Program Management, Value Chain Leadership, or similar field.
• MS preferred, with an understanding of CMC commercialization and value creation in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to perform and synthesize in-depth analyses of indications, products, and therapeutic areas.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills to deliver a compelling narrative/message to senior stakeholders.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses 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 our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer time, discretionary year-end shutdown, and paid sabbatical after 5 years
• 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!