Contracts Manager Commercial & Medical Affairs

at  Moderna

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 within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We’re inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.
As a Contracts Manager at Moderna’s Enterprise Solutions Hub in Warsaw, you will be instrumental in managing the full lifecycle of commercial agreements and enhancing contracting processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive significant advancements in Moderna’s global contracting capabilities, directly impacting our rapidly expanding markets.
Here’s What You’ll Do:Your key responsibilities will be:
Managing daily incoming contract requests and ensuring efficient contract lifecycle management from initiation through execution.
Building and maintaining robust processes for contract development, approval, and compliance.
Working closely with Procurement Category Management to integrate procurement strategies into contracts effectively.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE:

Developing and implementing best practices for contract management using innovative tools like a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
Creating and delivering training on contracting processes to ensure compliance and efficiency across the organization.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize contract terms and manage complex negotiations.

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

Pursue options in parallel: Your ability to manage multiple contracting processes simultaneously will be crucial in making informed decisions that benefit Moderna.
Question convention: Challenging the status quo and introducing innovative solutions to improve contracting efficiency and effectiveness.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Minimum 6 years of experience negotiating, drafting, and finalizing a variety of commercial contracts
Bachelor’s degree required; demonstrated experience may be substituted for the educational requirements
Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Paralegal degree or certification preferred
Knowledge of legal and commercial terms and concepts and familiarity with basic business contracts.
Knowledge of Formal and informal competitive bidding principles and processes and legal requirements.
Developing and/or managing contracts, including tracking documents through the contracting lifecycle, contract compliance items, and keeping organized records.
Able to work independently and as part of a high functioning team in a fast-paced environment.
Sound reasoning skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and ethical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.
Organizational skills and high level of attention to detail.
Experience working at a life sciences or medical company preferred but not required.
Familiarity with CLM’s, Agiloft, MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Working independently with general guidance from supervisor.
Making decisions and exercising good judgment; demonstrating political astuteness.
Maintaining poise while dealing with people in difficult situations; exercising tact and diplomacy; always interacting in a professional and courteous manner.
Maintaining confidentiality of all matters.
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
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 .