Director, Lead Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases - Early S
Company: Moderna Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Job Description:
Director, Lead Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases - Early Stage
Vaccines Cambridge, Massachusetts Clinical Development The
Role:Moderna is seeking an Epidemiologist to develop the
epidemiologic strategy and execute activities to support its early
stage vaccine portfolio. A PhD in epidemiology is required, along
with at least 3 years of industry experience, preferably within
vaccine development. This role will report to Moderna's Senior
Epidemiology Lead, under the Infectious Diseases Therapeutic Area,
and will drive the strategic development and execution of the
Epidemiology Plans for early-stage prophylactic vaccines, e.g.,
EBV, influenza, and Zika. The position is based at Moderna's
Cambridge, MA site.--The successful candidate is driven, curious,
collaborative, with a bold ambition to contribute to the
development of ground-breaking mRNA-based vaccines. The candidate
must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a
collaborative mindset.--Here's What You'll Do:
- Accountable for the leadership, development, and execution of
the Epidemiology strategy for early-stage vaccines.
- Provide epidemiologic input to the product development,
pre-clinical, safety, and regulatory affairs teams, contributing to
the integrated evidence plans for early-stage assets.
- Design and execute pre- and post-marketing epidemiology plans,
including burden of disease studies, literature reviews and gap
analyses, mathematical modeling, and post-marketing safety and
effectiveness studies, as needed.
- Set the scientific direction and develop protocols, data
analysis plans, study reports and peer-reviewed publications for
early-stage assets.
- Actively contribute to the development of Target Product
Profiles, particularly in terms of demonstrating burden of
disease/unmet medical need and shaping post-licensure plans.
- Serve as a key partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial in
terms of market-building activities, including building of HE
models.
- Lead the Epidemiology strategy for early asset Advisory Board
meetings.
- Develop collaborations with key epidemiology partners in the
external environment.
- Provide epidemiologic support to other Moderna programs as
needed.
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with
the broader Moderna organization.Here's What You'll Bring to the
Table:
- PhD in Epidemiology. Preference given to candidates with
previous experience in vaccine development.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an industry setting, preferably
in Vaccines or a related therapeutic area. Proven ability to:
- Plan and execute epidemiologic studies and related activities
to support early-stage assets
- Deliver high-quality results within established timelines
- Demonstrated track record in leading cross-functional teams and
work streams.
- Creative problem-solver with the ability to thrive in a
fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail, internal drive to generate high-quality
work, and sense of passion and urgency to achieve team and program
goals.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic planning
skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work
closely with CROs, investigators, consultants, and Moderna team
members across functions in a matrix environment.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills to meet the
needs of varied audiences.
- Integrated understanding of global regulatory authorities, ICH
GCP, and GPP/GEP guidelines. Prior interaction with major public
health agencies is preferred.Here's What We'll Bring to the Table:
- On-site subsidized cafeteria or catered lunches
- Company-provided iPhone
- Free parking, monthly subway pass or a subsidized commuter rail
pass
- Free annual corporate membership to Bluebikes
- Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical
offered through BCBS (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered through
VSP
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent
care expenses
- 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
- 16 weeks 100% paid family caregiver leave
- 20 weeks 100% paid medical leave
- Eligible for "Moderna Month" (one month paid sabbatical after
five years of service and eligible for additional one month paid
sabbatical every 3 years thereafter)
- Adoption assistance and discounts to local childcare centers,
as well as access to care.com
- 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 50% match on first 6%
deferred. Match is vested immediately
- A suite of Moderna paid insurance coverage, including: life
insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary legal assistance plan
- 15 days' vacation and 7 sick days per year, in addition to a
discretionary winter shut down and 11 company paid holidays
(includes 2 floating holidays) About Moderna: In 10 years since its
inception, Moderna has transformed from a science research-stage
company advancing programs in the promising-but-still-unproven
field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with its first
medicine having treated millions of people, a diverse clinical
portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across six modalities, a
broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and
lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing
plant that allows for both clinical and commercial production at
scale and at unprecedented speed. Moderna maintains alliances with
a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial
collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both
groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most
recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the
authorized use of one of the earliest and most-effective vaccines
against the COVID-19 pandemic.Moderna's mRNA platform builds on
continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery
technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of
therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology,
rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and auto-immune diseases.
Today, 24 development programs are underway across these
therapeutic areas, with 13 programs having entered the clinic.
Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science
for the past six years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com
.Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work
environment.Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity
and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants
without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion,
national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected
under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations
for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance
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About Us Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the
development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA).
This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA
can direct the body's cellular machinery to produce nearly any
protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other
entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic
activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to
propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines
to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission.
Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger
RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision:
To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of
teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest
possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and
routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not
treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies M oderna does not
accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from
candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the
recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from
recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the
inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified
position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from
recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship
between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate
Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. Reasonable
Accommodation Notice Moderna will make reasonable accommodations
for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance
with applicable law.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to
reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the
company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or
emailing humanresources@modernatx.com if you need assistance
completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application
process.Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a
change to the application process or work procedures, providing
documents in an alternate format, using a sign language
interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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