The Role
At Moderna, we believe in the transformative power of mRNA science and its potential to revolutionize medicine. As we expand our portfolio across infectious diseases, rare diseases, and oncology, we are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to join our team as Global Competitive Intelligence Lead. This role is critical in ensuring that Moderna remains at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape.
This role will deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making across therapeutic areas and geographies. The role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can synthesize complex information into clear recommendations that inform portfolio strategy, product positioning, and long-term growth.
Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the greater Boston area. The role requires a high level of collaboration and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global competitive intelligence strategy aligned with Moderna’s corporate objectives, with a focus on mRNA platforms, vaccines, and other therapeutic areas.
- Monitor and analyze competitor pipelines, clinical trial data, regulatory strategies, commercial activities, and market trends to provide insights on competitive threats and opportunities.
- Deliver competitor insights that inform product development, launch strategies, and lifecycle management across Moderna’s portfolio.
- Evaluate the reliability of competitive intelligence research findings, upholding stringent standards for accuracy, relevance, and quality in all deliverables, and effectively communicate the level of evidence to stakeholders.
- Lead intelligence gathering across all regions, ensuring insights are tailored to the nuances of both established and emerging markets.
- Partner with key stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access to align CI outputs with business priorities and support strategic initiatives.
- Present actionable insights to senior leaders, therapeutic area leads, and global teams to influence decision-making at the highest levels.
- Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, industry analysts, and CI professionals to enhance intelligence capabilities.
- Continuously improve CI frameworks and methodologies, leveraging digital tools and automation to ensure efficiency and accuracy in intelligence delivery.
Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table
- Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of competitive intelligence, strategy, or related experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Proven experience leading CI strategies and delivering actionable insights at a global scale.
- Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory environments, and market access considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into concise, actionable recommendations.
- Exceptional communication skills, including experience presenting insights to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, or PhD) in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field.
- Specific expertise in vaccines, rare diseases, or oncology.
- Strong scientific or technical background related to Moderna’s therapeutic focus areas.
- Experience integrating AI-driven tools and digital platforms into CI frameworks.
- Knowledge of competitive landscapes in emerging markets and global regions.
- Established network of industry contacts, including CI vendors and analysts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment.
- This role is based at our Cambridge HQ and offers the flexibility to work remotely up to 30% of the time. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the greater Boston area. The role requires a high level of collaboration and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
- Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
- Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
- Adoption and family-planning benefits
- Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
- Generous paid time off, including:
- Vacation, sick time and holidays
- Volunteer time to participate within your community
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
- Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
- 401k match and Financial Planning tools
- Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
- Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
- Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
- 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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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 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 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/AAP Employer)
