The Role
Moderna continues to expand its innovative mRNA platform, unlocking new applications across diseases and therapeutic areas. The Strategic Forecasting team plays is instrumental in shaping Moderna’s strategic direction. By delivering actionable insights and guidance across the portfolio, the team enables data-driven decisions at critical inflection points.
The team is responsible for revenue forecasting for pipeline programs (discovery to late-stage development), mid- to long-term global forecasting for marketed products, as well as strategic portfolio modeling. The team partners closely with Finance on long-range planning (LRP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure strategic and financial objectives are aligned.
The Director, Strategic Forecasting will develop and deliver insights and forecasts focusing on oncology clinical-stage programs, but flexing to support efforts on marketed and preclinical/discovery programs across portfolio. This role requires close collaboration across R&D, Commercial, Finance, and CMC, combining deep market understanding with advanced strategic thinking to shape Moderna’s growth trajectory.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Develop revenue forecasts for pipeline programs in oncology as well as other therapeutic areas (e.g., infectious diseases, rare), to inform decision-making from preclinical research through commercialization.
- Deliver scenario analyses and contextualize uncertainty to support key strategic decisions and leadership planning.
- Gain deep insights around products and markets of interest through secondary and primary research and data analytics (partnering with insights functions as needed).
- Act as a trusted thought partner across Research, Development and Commercial stakeholders to contribute forecasting insights in cross-functional forums.
- Lead the integration of program-level forecasts into broader portfolio models, ensuring alignment with Moderna’s operational and enterprise planning objectives.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive developments, and market dynamics to provide forward-looking insights and shape Moderna’s strategic planning processes.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
- 10+ years of experience in forecasting, analytics or strategic planning within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with exposure to various stages of drug development highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field
- Strong understanding of revenue forecasting, including applications across pipeline programs, inline products, and enterprise planning.
- Prior experience in oncology forecasting/ new product planning
- Experience in gathering various types of insights (secondary research, primary research, data analytics etc.) and integrating them to inform forecasting assumptions and strategic questions.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, and Finance.
- Expertise in building and interpreting strategic forecasts, portfolio models, and scenario planning analyses.
- Specific experience in oncology forecasting and analytics (e.g., patient flow modeling, claims analysis ect.
- Knowledge of therapeutic area landscapes, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence frameworks.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Experience supporting LRP, S&OP, or other enterprise-level financial and operational planning processes.
- A passion for contributing to a transformative company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities
- Location-specific perks and extras
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.
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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. (EEO Employer)
