Associate Director, Clinical Site Budgets and Contracts

at  Moderna

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

BA/BS required; advanced degree preferred. Has knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories in applicable business discipline.
Minimum of 7+ years of direct experience with global, Phase I-IV clinical site agreement and budget negotiations at a biopharmaceutical company and/or CRO required.
Experience managing CROs and other vendors performing site budget and contracting activities.
Direct experience in the implementation and management of tools and systems to support the operational aspects of site contracts (GrantPlan, GrantManager, etc.).
Experience of preparing, negotiating, and finalizing, confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, with direct negotiation with clinical trial sites.
Extensive experience managing the preparation and contract negotiation process, including template development, documentation of contract template and revision, approvals, signature process etc.
Resolves complex contracts issues.
Strong project management, cross-functional team leadership and organizational skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
Excellent project management, leadership, communication, management, and organizational skills, as well as a high level of proficiency with problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and team building skills.
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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com .

THE 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 London, a global hub for scientific research and innovation. Our London office focuses on commercial operations ensuring the delivery of our revolutionary products to the UK market. We’re seeking talents who are ready to contribute to our mission and transform the landscape of health worldwide.
Reporting to the Director, Business Analytics & Operations Management, the Associate Director, Site Contracts & Budgets will lead the development and negotiation of strategic site business models across the UK and EU. This role involves the execution of global clinical site contracts, spanning Moderna’s clinical trial portfolio, which includes Therapeutics, Oncology, and Infectious Disease. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Clinical Operations, Legal, and Clinical Compliance) and external partners, including CROs and investigator sites, to ensure timely contract execution. In this fast-paced environment, effective communication and the ability to influence stakeholders will be key to your success.
Here’s What You’ll Do:Your key responsibilities will be:
Develop, review, and negotiate investigator site budgets while balancing risks and maintaining clinical trial timelines.
Negotiate costs, business terms, and conditions directly with clinical trial sites within approved company parameters.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive value and optimize business models with strategic partners, reducing administrative burdens.
Establish tools and processes for developing, negotiating, and tracking global clinical study agreements.
Ensure budgets remain within fair market value and monitor actual investigator grant spend against approved budgets.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE:

Manage global site budget processes in collaboration with CRO partners.
Support Clinical Operations and Finance by providing budget estimates for investigator grants.
Oversee site contracting metrics, ensuring system updates and proactive communication of contract statuses and risks.
Standardize processes across studies to optimize study budget and start-up timelines.
Mitigate challenges in site budget and contract negotiations, resolving escalated issues.
Train vendors on Moderna’s templates, tools, and processes, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

THE KEY MODERNA MINDSETS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE:

We act with urgency: Your role is crucial in ensuring swift site contracting and budget negotiations, which directly impact the timelines of global clinical trials.
We prioritize the platform: By focusing on streamlining global site contracts and partnerships, you will contribute to Moderna’s overarching goal of delivering revolutionary mRNA medicines to market efficiently.