Associate Director, FP&A - Development, Oncology
ModernaTX, Inc.

The Role:

Moderna is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to be a strategic partner to key functional areas within the company, particularly the Therapeutics and Oncology group, to provide financial leadership and enable advanced analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and budget analysis, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This role demands not only financial acumen and strategic foresight but also a deep commitment to Moderna Mindsets, driving results in a fast-paced environment as we strive to deliver on the promise of mRNA science and transformative medicines for patients. The ideal candidate brings not only financial acumen and strategic foresight but also a deep commitment to the Moderna Mindsets that drive our mission by navigating complexities and driving results in a fast-paced environment, embodying boldness, relentlessness, curiosity, and collaboration.

Here's What You Will Do

• Financial Planning/Decision Analysis
  
• Be the strategic finance business partner to functional leaders within the Development organization, acting with urgency in providing strategic financial insights and recommendations
  
• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership teams to support INT, accepting risk as an essential part of achieving impactful outcomes
  
• Support all Oncology clinical programs, including INT, while pursuing options in parallel to evaluate the best decisions for the Oncology pipeline and future investments
  
• Obsess over learning by continuously refining financial models and forecasts to stay ahead of industry trends and ensure the team learns from every data point available
  
• Partner with senior leaders on priorities and budgeting for the Therapeutics and Oncology group, with a focus on pushing past possible to meet ambitious financial and operational goals
  
• Strategic Financial Leadership
  
• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for assigned areas, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, while behaving like an owner and taking responsibility for driving both strategy and execution
  
• Pivot fearlessly when new data emerges, adjusting financial strategies as necessary to optimize decision-making in a dynamic environment
  
• Develop and maintain complex financial models that question convention and explore innovative approaches to support decision-making in a rapidly evolving field
  
• Collaboration and Reporting
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development business partners, Accounting, Procurement, and Human Resources, to ensure financial alignment and remove viscosity in processes, enabling smoother collective action and faster decision-making
  
• Present financial reports to business partners, highlighting opportunities and risks while driving dynamic range by being equally adept at both strategy and execution at every step of the financial process
  
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, utilizing digital tools wherever possible to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency, ensuring digitization everywhere possible to maximize impact
  
• Process Improvement and Continuous Learning
  
• Obsess over learning by continuously improving FP&A processes and systems to enhance the organization's ability to respond to data and financial analysis
  
• Support the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, not just for short-term gains but with a platform-first mindset, ensuring that the platform's evolution supports the long-term financial health of the entire organization
  

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 6+ years of progressive experience in related field, including financial planning & analysis, and/or financial operations roles
  
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA and/or CPA preferred
  
• Experience with R&D finance in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, advanced analytical platforms, and visualization tools
  

Here's What You Will Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred
  
• Strong business acumen: proven ability to effectively scrutinize and challenge assumptions and interpret the strategy and priorities of the organization in financial terms
  
• Excellent project management / leadership skills with demonstrated track record and ability to engage teams to work together towards common deadlines
  
• Strong presentation skills to deliver succinctly and effectively deliver recommendations to senior leaders, frames complex concepts
  
• Prior experience working in a matrixed environment; experience coordinate processes and delivering results through the collaboration of related teams
  
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions and different culture
  
• Exceptional attitude, diligence, and ability to motivate teams to do the same
  
• Understanding of operational dynamics and the external environment
  
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
  

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)

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