Manager, R&D Contracts and SourcingModerna Therapeutics • Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Polska
Manager, R&D Contracts and Sourcing
Moderna Therapeutics • Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Polska
5 days ago
Job descriptionThe Role : Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.You will be part of Moderna’s Global Procurement team and serve as a key individual contributor supporting the Research and Development organization in Warsaw. This high-impact role will focus on end-to-end contract management, sourcing support, and vendor negotiations. The successful candidate will be at the heart of enabling Moderna’s science by ensuring timely and compliant external partnerships. You will engage cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Procurement Category Managers, and contribute directly to enhancing our global clinical and research programs. This is a strategic role, rich with opportunity to bring structure, rigor, and efficiency to our vendor engagements while gaining close proximity to cutting-edge technology, including Generative AI tools. Here’s What You’ll Do : Your key responsibilities will be : Drafting vendor / consultant contracts for R&D, either initiated by Moderna or third parties Ensuring proper use of templates and alignment with category strategies and Master Service Agreements Negotiating contract terms and budgets using benchmarking, market intelligence, and strategic frameworks Collaborating with Legal and Global Procurement Category Managers to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements Managing the end-to-end contract execution process in accordance with Moderna standards Advising internal stakeholders on appropriate agreement types to meet operational needs Your responsibilities will also include : Tracking and archiving executed contracts within Moderna’s contract management system Preparing and maintaining contract reports and dashboards to improve process efficiency Reviewing metrics related to contracting cycles and optimizing turnaround time Supporting ongoing development of processes, tools, and templates across the Procurement function Participating in corporate initiatives and interacting across Procurement, Legal, Finance, and R&D Managing high volumes of contract activity to meet critical project timelines The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role : “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.” In this role, ownership is key — you’ll be responsible for ensuring contracts are not only legally sound, but also aligned with business strategy and operational needs. You will think beyond task execution to how each agreement shapes the speed and quality of Moderna’s R&D execution globally. “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.” Working in an international business hub, you’ll be expected to leverage contract management systems and explore opportunities to bring automation and intelligent tools, including Generative AI, into daily sourcing and contracting operations to scale Moderna’s efficiency. Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) : Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business or Legal discipline, or related field required, Paralegal degree or certification, preferred 5+ years in the pharmaceutical, life sciences or related industry, in contract negotiation / management Experience with various contract types and service categories preferred Sound understanding of drug development processes Demonstrated understanding of project management principles as well as sound knowledge of contract terms and conditions, benchmarking and market analysis skills Strong organizational and facilitation skills as well as great attention to detail Ability to work independently and successfully in a matrix environment, and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Outstanding communication skill and excellent English skills, both written and verbal Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) : Ability to work in a multicultural team environment and interact with a wide variety of customers Must be able to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organization Capable of taking an innovative approach to problem-solving, with an integrated view of business and scientific issues Skilled at developing and maintaining professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues internally and externally to complete given tasks Possess high levels of professionalism, poise and have a can-do attitude Address cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively Thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient Demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Quality healthcare and insurance benefits Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes Family planning and adoption benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investments Location-specific perks and extras!The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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 to learn more about
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