Senior Director, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology

12+ years of experience in translational research, molecular pathology, or functional cell biology within biotech, pharma, or academia.

Strong understanding of advanced tissue-based assay strategies, including highly multiplexed spatial profiling approaches and AI-powered image analysis.

Significant experience in cell-based functional assays, including cytotoxicity and immune effector assays.

Experience building and deploying advanced experimental model systems (3D cultures, explants, co-culture platforms).

Demonstrated experience supporting translational research programs and contributing to development-stage decision-making.

Proven leadership of multidisciplinary scientific teams within a matrixed organization.

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 voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

Moderna is seeking a strategic and scientifically rigorous leader to serve as Sr.

Director, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology within the Therapeutics Translational Research organization.

The role will provide end-to-end leadership for molecular pathology and cell biology strategies that enable target validation, mechanism-of-action studies, biomarker development and translational hypothesis testing to advance our portfolio.

This presents an exciting opportunity to shape and scale foundational molecular pathology and cell biology capabilities that directly influence therapeutic discovery and translation.

You will lead innovative scientific teams, deploy advanced tissue and cellular model systems, and generate critical insights that accelerate the development of transformative medicines.

In this role, you will lead two complementary and highly integrated functions — Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology — driving assay innovation, data generation, and experimental model development to support Therapeutics Research programs from discovery through clinical translation.

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.

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.