Associate Director, Commercial Communications and External Affairs

The Role

The Associate Director, Commercial Communications and External Affairs is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that advance Moderna's business priorities, strengthen the Company's reputation, and support key commercial, policy and enterprise initiatives. This role serves as a strategic communications partner for the U.S. Commercial organization and partners closely with the Public Policy organization on external affairs initiatives. As part of this role, the individual will support executive communications for senior Commercial and enterprise leaders and regularly engage with employees, customers, healthcare professionals, media and other stakeholders.

The individual will translate complex business priorities into compelling communications for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency of messaging across channels while helping position Moderna as a trusted leader in biotechnology and healthcare innovation. Working cross-functionally, this individual will provide strategic counsel and manage high-profile communications initiatives that support business objectives and strengthen Moderna's reputation.

Here's What You'll Do

U.S. Commercial Communications

• Develop and execute communications plans supporting U.S. Commercial priorities, product launches, lifecycle management, business initiatives, and organizational milestones.

• Partner with Commercial leadership to communicate business strategy, organizational updates, and key initiatives to internal and external audiences, including media and field sales teams.

• Ensure consistent messaging across commercial communications while aligning with enterprise communications strategy and global counterparts.

• Provide strategic communications counsel to commercial leaders during periods of change and business transformation.

• Identify communications opportunities and reputational considerations associated with commercial milestones and develop communications plans to support business objectives.

Executive Communications

• Develop executive communications for senior leaders, including speeches, presentations, blogs, talking points, articles, town halls, and leadership messaging.

• Create executive messaging that clearly communicates business priorities, organizational updates, and strategic initiatives.

• Ensure communications reflect Moderna's voice, values, and strategic direction.

• Create, execute and support executive visibility opportunities.

• Support executive communications for senior Commercial leaders while partnering on enterprise executive communications

External Affairs Communications

• Partner with the U.S Public Policy organization to develop communications supporting public policy, government affairs, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure coordinated communications across corporate affairs activities.

• Support reputation-building initiatives that reinforce Moderna's leadership within healthcare and biotechnology.

• Contribute to initiatives that advance Moderna's corporate reputation through integrated communications, external engagement, and thought leadership.

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, external affairs, executive communications, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience supporting executives and developing executive communications for high-profile audiences.

• Experience partnering with commercial organizations within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.

• Strong understanding of public policy, healthcare communications, or external affairs communications.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex business topics into clear, compelling messaging.

• Experience supporting financial communications, corporate announcements, or earnings-related communications is preferred.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Demonstrated experience leading integrated communications strategies across multiple stakeholder audiences within a complex, matrixed organization.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You

• You are a strategic communicator who can quickly understand complex business issues and develop clear, compelling narratives.

• You enjoy partnering with senior executives and serving as a trusted communications advisor.

• You excel at building and managing media relationships.

• You are adept at balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.

• You build strong cross-functional relationships and influence without direct authority.

• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and delivering thoughtful communications under tight timelines.

• You naturally build partnerships across communications disciplines and believe the strongest communications strategies are developed collaboratively across corporate, scientific, commercial, internal and brand communications.

• You are motivated by Moderna's mission and energized by helping tell the company's story across diverse audiences.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, 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 investments to help you plan for the future
• 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. 

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. 

Our Working Model 

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. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Equal Opportunities

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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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. 

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