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Director, Global TA Operations

Moderna Therapeutics
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Director, Global Talent Acquisition Operations to lead and scale the operations that enable hiring globally. This role is accountable for TA operational excellence, performance of our global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)andcontingent workforceprovider partnerships,recruiting technology,dataand compliance.

As the operational owner of our RPO partnership, this leader willestablishclear governance and performance expectations, use data toidentifyopportunities and risks, and ensure strong alignment across the RPO,retainedTalent Acquisition team and business.

This leader will continuously challenge how work gets donethroughsimplifying,standardizinganddigitizingprocesses to create a scalable,compliantand high-performing global TA operating model.

Here's WhatYou'llDo

  • Lead global TA Operations,settingthe strategy and operating model to deliver a consistent, scalable experience for candidates, hiring managers and recruiters.

  • Own RPO governance and performance, including SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, capacity and productivity, governance reviews,escalationsand continuous improvement.

  • Drive operational performance through data,identifyingtrends, risks andopportunitiesand translating insights into clear actions and measurable improvements.

  • Simplify andstandardizeglobal recruiting processes,eliminatingunnecessaryworkandestablishingclear processes,controlsand governance.

  • Lead TA vendor strategy and performance, including RPO, contingent workforce, search,assessmentand background screening partners.

  • Own TA technologyoptimization, partnering with Digital to improveour tech stackandidentifyopportunities for automation and AI.

  • Lead operational readiness and changefor new markets, technology deployments, processchangesand business transformationsimpactingrecruiting.

  • Ensure global operational compliance, partnering with Legal,HRand other functions toestablishappropriate recruitingprocesses and controls.

  • Lead and develop the TA Operations team,establishingclear priorities, performanceexpectationsand accountability.

  • Partner across theorganizationwith Talent Acquisition, HR, Digital, Legal, Procurement and Finance to deliver business priorities and resolve operational issues.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration ora relatedfield.

  • 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Operations, recruiting operations or RPO.

  • 4 years ofpeopleleadership experience with responsibility forglobally distributed teams,performanceand development.

  • 4 years of experience implementing,administeringoroptimizingenterprise recruiting technology, includingan ATSor HRIS.

  • Experience working with or for an RPO, MSP or other outsourced recruiting/workforce solution.

  • Experience leading Talent Acquisition operations,programsor transformations across multiple countries or regions.

  • Experience designing and implementingstandardizedrecruiting processes,governanceor operational controls.

  • Experience using recruiting data and operational metrics to identify performance gaps and drive measurable improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, start-upor another high-growth environment.

  • 2 years of experience with Workday Recruiting; experience withHiredScoreor another AI-enabled talent platform.

  • Hands-on experience managing or governing an RPO, MSP or other outsourced recruiting/workforce solution, including responsibility for SLAs, KPIs and performance management.

  • Experience supporting recruiting operations acrossUS,EMEA and/or APAC, including country-specific hiring,employmentor data privacy requirements.

  • Experience managing multiple Talent Acquisition vendors and contractual performance.

  • Experience presenting operational performance and recommendations to VP-level or executive stakeholders.

  • Experience implementing recruiting technology, automation,analyticsor AI solutions thatdeliveredmeasurable improvements in efficiency, adoption, servicedeliveryor user experience.


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

The salary range for this role is $167,000.00 - $300,700.00. 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.

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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