Executive Director, Decision Science, Commercial

The Role
Moderna is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Decision Science team, driving advanced analytics and data-driven insights to inform key commercial decisions. This role will serve as a strategic partner to marketing, sales, and medical affairs, leveraging real-world data and emerging AI-driven methodologies to enhance decision-making and execution. 

The successful candidate will lead a lean team of high-performing analytics professionals while also functioning as a hands-on expert in AI-driven analytics, commercial data strategy, and omnichannel insights. This role will be responsible for shaping Moderna’s global analytics capability, integrating advanced statistical modeling, real-world data, and decision science to maximize business impact.

This position reports to the Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy and will have a global scope, partnering closely with local markets to drive data-driven decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to build a scalable, best-in-class Decision Science capability that informs key decisions and shapes Moderna’s continued growth.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and develop a lean team, establishing a global Center of Excellence (CoE) for decision science.

• Serve as the senior strategic analytics partner to commercial, sales, and medical teams, shaping global decision-making through advanced analytics.

• Develop the vision, roadmap, and best practices for AI-driven analytics and commercial insights at Moderna.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to integrate analytics into business planning, go-to-market strategy, and execution.

• AI-Driven Commercial Insights & Execution:

• Customer 360 Profile: Develop an integrated view of customers (HCPs, accounts, consumers) by leveraging AI-driven segmentation, engagement data, and real-world insights.

• Go-To-Market Planning: Use advanced segmentation, targeting, and predictive modeling to optimize marketing campaigns and launch strategies.

• Omnichannel Measurement & Optimization: Build a scalable analytics framework that attributes marketing impact, optimizes media mix, and enhances engagement through AI-driven recommendation systems.

• Next Best Action & Decision Support: Develop real-time AI-powered tools and dashboards that guide field and digital teams in commercial execution.

• Lead Global Data Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and execute a global data strategy to support all commercial analytics use cases.

• Collaborate with country teams and cross-functional partners to ensure access to high-quality real-world healthcare data (sales, claims, EMR/EHR, labs, digital engagement, etc.).

• Oversee the management, quality, and governance of third-party data, working closely with Moderna’s Digital organization to implement master data management best practices.

• Ensure that data infrastructure supports scalable AI/ML-driven analytics while maintaining regulatory compliance and integrity.

• Data Science, AI, and Emerging Technologies:

• Drive AI-powered predictive analytics, leveraging generative AI, deep learning, and other data science methodologies to enhance decision-making.

• Implement AI-driven automated insights, performance diagnostics, and workflow optimization to increase analytics speed and accuracy.

• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous AI/ML adoption across commercial teams.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• 15+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or commercial insights within healthcare or life sciences.

• Master’s degree or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, AI/ML, Economics).

• Experience leading global analytics initiatives, integrating inputs from multiple stakeholders, and delivering locally relevant insights.

• Strong expertise in real-world healthcare data (sales, claims, EMR/EHR, labs, digital engagement, etc.).

• Experience managing and developing a team, with a track record of building high-performing analytics teams.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in analytics strategy, consulting, or commercial decision science.

• Deep understanding of AI/ML methodologies and experience deploying them in commercial analytics.

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical analytics into executive-level insights that drive commercial impact.

• Experience collaborating with data engineering, analytics, and commercial teams to develop and scale AI-driven decision tools.

• Passion for emerging technologies, including generative AI, and their potential to transform commercial analytics.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A desire to make an impact as part of a 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 [email protected].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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