Manager, Patient Engagement and Equity

The Role

A perfect candidate will assist in implementing Moderna’s strategies to support trial diversity, health equity, and patient engagement across clinical development. This role will contribute to projects focused on improving the representation of diverse populations in clinical trials and promoting equitable access to research participation.

Working under guidance from senior team members, the Manager will support study teams in applying inclusive practices to clinical operations and help drive execution of community and site engagement activities.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Assist with implementing health equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across assigned clinical trials.
• Monitor and report on demographic enrollment targets in partnership with study teams.
• Provide input on recruitment and retention strategies to enhance diverse patient participation in clinical studies.
• Support the execution of patient engagement initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, sites, and external partners including advocacy groups and community organizations to support outreach efforts.
• Participate in initiatives to expand access through decentralized or hybrid clinical trial models.
• Help prepare training content and awareness materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in study team meetings and cross-functional working groups to represent health equity objectives.
• Support internal communication and documentation of health equity activities and progress.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture by promoting open communication and shared learning.
  
  

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required, degree in public health, life sciences, clinical research, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in clinical research, public health, patient engagement, or related field.
• Some exposure to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in clinical trial settings is desirable.
• Basic understanding of clinical trial processes and patient recruitment.
• Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay & Benefits

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

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, 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 investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras
  
  

The salary range for this role is $109,200.00 - $174,600.00. 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. 

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.