Associate Director, Clinical Operations – Therapeutics​/Oncology

The Role

Moderna is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to manage studies within the Therapeutics/Oncology Therapeutic Area. This may include more than one study. This position will be responsible for initiating and leading clinical trials across all phases, including overseeing CROs and vendors and working cross-functionally on clinical operations strategy and related initiatives. This position reports to the Director, Clinical Operations.

This position will work collaboratively across the therapeutic area and cross-functional teams on the overall development programs and related studies to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.

• Accountable for delivery of assigned clinical study budget, timelines, and resource management with focus on quality, including making recommendations and decisions regarding operational strategies to support study and/or program objectives
• Develop operational strategy and clinical operations plans in support of execution of the Clinical Development Plan
• Partner and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as the Project Leader, Clinical Lead and other relevant stakeholders
• Lead and oversee execution of first-in-human through phase 4 trials, depending on lifecycle of program, in compliance with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and Moderna SOPs
• Manage invoice and budget tracking for individual studies and provide input into budget forecasting activities
• Support the selection, oversight, and management of CROs and other vendors
• Oversee site feasibility/capability assessments in collaboration with the CRO and cross-functional team
• Review and provide clinical operations input into relevant clinical documents such as the protocol, investigator brochure, regulatory documents, clinical study reports and other documents and plans as appropriate
• Manage the cross functional team and CRO/vendor(s) related to all aspects of clinical trial operations
• Responsible for representing Clinical Operations on cross-functional project teams and vendor/CRO operational meetings and ensuring compliance with operational standards and procedures
• Along with other Clinical Development personnel, represent Moderna externally to Investigators, site staff, and Key Opinion Leaders
• Perform and document study level Sponsor Oversight of outsourced clinical activities
• Communicate study-status, cost and issues to ensure timely decision-making by senior management
• Manage invoice and budget tracking for individual studies and provide input into monthly and annual forecasting activities for studies and programs
• Oversee/collaborate on and contribute to inspection readiness activities that support audits and regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct
• Maintain oversight and participate in the creation/review/training/maintenance of departmental and organizational SOPs to ensure compliance
• Lead and/or participate in clinical operations work streams related to departmental and operating model related initiatives
• Develop and foster strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders both within and external to Moderna
• Support program level deliverables/activities at the discretion of the Senior Director, Clinical Operations
• Provide oversight and mentorship to assigned Clinical Trial Managers and Clinical Trial Associates by providing clinical operations and functional area expertise
• Strive for continuous improvement and more efficient ways of working in clinical development
• Act as a role model for Moderna’s values

• Minimum of BA/BS with at least 8-10 years of trial and clinical program experience, including at least 4 years of independent clinical trial management experience and full trial life cycle experience (e.g., start-up, conduct, closure). Advanced degree preferred.
• Robust experience in therapeutics/oncology required. Experience in early clinical development and immuno-oncology desirable. Experience in hematologic malignancies desirable.
• Multi-dimensional Clinical Operations background with capability of devising plans for operational challenges such as site activation, subject enrollment, monitoring oversight,…