[Hiring] Senior Director, Regional Sales @Moderna

October 27, 2026

Role Description

Moderna continues to expand its innovative mRNA platform, unlocking new applications across diseases and therapeutic areas. As the company advances its oncology pipeline, including intismeran autogene, a personalized investigational mRNA therapy being developed in collaboration with Merck, this role will play a critical part in preparing for the potential launch of Moderna’s first commercial therapeutic in oncology.

Moderna’s intismeran autogene (INT) program represents an exciting advancement in personalized cancer treatment, leveraging the power of mRNA technology to develop therapies tailored to each patient’s unique tumor profile. This innovative approach has the potential to redefine the future of cancer care and marks a significant milestone in Moderna’s evolution beyond infectious diseases. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the commercial launch of a pioneering oncology program and play a foundational role in building Moderna’s oncology business.

Moderna is seeking a Sr. Director, Regional Sales, West, who will build, lead, and develop the West Region Oncology Sales team to drive regional sales strategy and execution for a co-promoted solid tumor oncology asset. This role is accountable for:

Regional sales performance
Oncology launch excellence
Performance management and field execution across complex account ecosystems
Partnering closely with an alliance partner

The role requires:

Deep expertise in oncology
Knowledge of account dynamics
Experience building high performing teams
Strong communication skills
Analytical skills
Ability to execute while partnering closely with the alliance
Proven leadership in a launch environment

This position is also responsible for building key business relationships with multi-disciplinary stakeholders across key health systems, accounts, and large practice networks.

You combine strong sales and people leadership expertise with deep oncology knowledge and are comfortable partnering with alliance or other matrix partners to drive solutions that are best for patients and business. You are a collaborative thinker who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Candidates based in California or Colorado are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech commercial experience, with demonstrated experience in oncology and field account strategy
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading oncology sales teams
Ability to travel up to 75%
Must reside within the assigned geographic region

Requirements

Experience leading product launches in oncology
Prior experience in melanoma is highly preferred
Experience successfully launching and executing in an alliance relationship is highly preferred
Proven experience building high performing teams
Deep knowledge of key customer types including academic, community, IDN, and GPO affiliated oncology programs
Demonstrated background leading teams focused on account management while selling complex products and engaging multiple account stakeholders and specialties
Experience working in a solution-oriented, dynamic, startup environment
Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure the appropriate coordinated engagement of all account types
Proven ability to utilize market knowledge and analytics to drive regional strategies, effective targeting, and achievement of sales goals
Fluency in data-driven decision-making and CRM utilization for field strategy
High adaptability, solution-oriented mindset, comfort operating in ambiguity and a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, and influencing skills
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Benefits

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

The salary range for this role is $196,700.00 - $353,400.00 (for positions that may be performed in California, the expected salary range is $288,300.00 - $331,700.00, which reflects the range permitted under California Labor Code requirements). This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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