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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
The Role:
Reporting to the Director, Business Analytics & Operations Management, the Associate Director, Business Analytics & Insights, Clinical Operations will be accountable for development and implementation of analytical & financial systems & tools and processes to perform business analytics within Clinical Development Operations (CDO). The successful candidate will have experience in analyzing, automating/digitizing clinical operational and financial data, providing insights for governance decision & enhanced vendor negotiations. In addition, data insights will enhance clinical study planning/design costing, forecasting and reporting. This is a dynamic and collaborative position, interfacing with multiple functions within Moderna.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Design, implement, and maintain both internal and external financial and operational benchmarking and forecast systems and tools, facilitating predictive analytics in terms of cost and operational delivery of clinical studies and enhanced financial forecast accuracy.
Proactively identify new and innovative analytic approaches that will improve CDO’s ability to answer clinical operational business questions by closely collaborating with key stakeholders to transform business questions and data into analytic solutions.
Execute and lead Business Analytic initiatives and projects, ensuring analytical approaches implemented are built according to best practice and with eventual scaling in mind.
Manage and analyze complex datasets, applying data wrangling, modeling, and pipeline design techniques
Apply data governance and master data management principles to ensure consistency and quality
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable analytics
Liaison with internal and external partners to assess/implement data sharing.
Deliver accurate, innovative, and timely insights (creation of dashboards and monthly reports providing transparency into TA, Indication, Study & Task level comparative metrics and pricing trends).
Assist Director in collaboration with CDO functions and R&D Finance to establish best practice, systems, processes and training for the financial planning and forecasting of clinical studies.
Provide subject matter expertise to individuals and teams upon request related to quarterly forecasting, actuals and accruals reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and long-range planning
Support teams in financial assessment and impact for new studies, programs, and/or amendments to existing studies
Support teams for planning and ensure accuracy of clinical trial budgets and forecasting, including modeling clinical study spend and maintaining or developing system to maintain cost models with related assumptions
Serve as Project Lead, for internal and external system implementation, clearly tracking & communicating progress, key deliverables, milestones, and timelines as relates to the implementation of systems.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from a top-tier institution and relevant experience
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a clinical research environment within the pharmaceutical, CRO and biotech industry, inclusive of data analytics experience
Direct experience in implementation and management of clinical pricing, benchmarking tools and systems to support operational & financial aspects of clinical studies.
Experience developing and executing analytic solutions to address key business questions with measurable outcomes and insights
Track record of establishing effective business relationships with internal and external customers, demonstrating strong collaboration skills, commitment to relationship building, and a relentless focus in delivering on commitments.
Has a passion for hands-on data, analytics, and business strategy projects
Analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, and creativity in problem-solving
Experienced Programmer in VBA, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire
Strong skills in database design and management
Strong analytical skills and the ability to think/act strategically
Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
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.
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.
Our Working Model
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
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. 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
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