The Role:

The Senior Director, Global Labor & Employment is a senior leader on our Ethics and Compliance team. Reporting to the Chief Ethics, Compliance & Privacy Officer, with strong partnership with senior leaders across HR and Legal, and as needed other functions, to develop our global diverse and inclusive workforce while scaling with the Company’s global expansion. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating global employment issues for fast-paced companies in a highly regulated industry. Prior work experience developing and implementing significant global talent build-outs and innovative and locally appropriate programs and policies to foster a strong employee culture while minimizing employment-related risk is required. Significant experience investigating and resolving employment-related issues and disputes and employment-related litigation is also required. This individual will also exhibit exceptional dynamic range, capable of quickly pivoting between global strategy and local operational execution. This position will be in our Cambridge, MA office.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Provide counseling on a broad array of global labor & employment related matters, including establishment of operations in multiple countries; recruitment and hiring, restrictive covenant issues, equal pay, leaves of absence, investigations, disciplinary warnings, terminations, workplace safety, reorganizations, reductions in force, non-competition provisions, health and safety, employment-related litigation, immigration and international assignments

• Be a leader in furthering the company's global diversity and inclusion initiatives, including its corporate social responsibility and governance initiatives related to our people around the world

• Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues across a multi-national business environment with demonstrated global sensitivity

• Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor & employment area and advise accordingly, which will include monitoring international employment law developments

• Assist with drafting, interpreting and enforcing employment, separation, non-competition, confidentiality and consulting agreements

• Collaborate with the Human Resources Leadership Team to generate and implement trainings on HR and employment law topics

• Manage and evaluate use of outside counsel on employment related matters and litigation

• Assist in representing Moderna before government/administrative agencies in discrimination, wage and other employment claims, and in response to threatened claims

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

• J.D. and licensed to practice law in Massachusetts via the MA Board of Bar Overseers or licensed in at least 1 other jurisdiction

• 12 years of experience in global labor & employment law with an in-house law department, preferably in the biopharma industry

• Experience handling labor & employment matters before international as well as domestic federal and state courts and administrative agencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, including those pertaining to employment discrimination, retaliation and accommodation; leaves of absence; wage/hour and payroll; worker classification; whistleblowing; data privacy; layoffs; workplace injury; credit and criminal checks; waivers of claims

• Exceptional judgment when weighing both legal and business risk

• Proven success in managing and leading teams

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

• Working knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations in US and globally in areas of operations

• Strong executive presence and the ability to interact confidently with Moderna’s HR and Legal Leadership team members, coupled with the ability to explain complex legal matters in a pragmatic and practical manner that is easily understood.

• Ability to work with senior management both in a strategic high-level counseling and advising mode, as well as tactically, to achieve daily, short-term and long-term company goals

• Adept at balancing risk and opportunity and highly accountable environment where you can make a clear impact

• Excellent, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and an ability to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and recommendations to influence great outcomes.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment, and to respond quickly, clearly and pragmatically to urgent situations and rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations

• High ethical standards, integrity and strength of character in his/her personal and professional dealings and a willingness to act on and be accountable for his/her decisions.

• Ability to learn the Moderna culture and to actively role model the Moderna Mindsets

• Demonstrated ability to own projects and consistently meet tight timing requirements and high-quality standards

• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information using impeccable discretion and judgment

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational 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.
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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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