Join the team as Manager, R&D Contracts and Sourcing at Moderna in Warsaw, Poland.

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you’ll work 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, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions to meet the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations.

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. You will engage cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, and Procurement Category Managers and contribute directly to enhancing our global clinical and research programs.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Drafting vendor/consultant contracts for R&D, 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. Ownership is key — ensuring contracts are not only legally sound but also aligned with business strategy and operational needs.
• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. You’ll leverage contract management systems and explore automation and intelligent tools, including Generative AI, into daily sourcing and contracting operations.

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 with 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.
• Effective interpersonal communication at all levels of the organization.
• Innovative problem‑solving with an integrated view of business and scientific issues.
• Professionalism, poise, and a can‑do attitude.
• Ability to address cross‑functional issues and balance competing priorities.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is bold, relentless, curious, and collaborative.

Benefits

• 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.
• Savings and investments.
• 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.

Moderna champions the significant benefits of in‑office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in‑office structure helps foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, 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 would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply.

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology