Director, Executive Compensation

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The Role

Moderna is seeking a Director, Executive Compensation to play a key role on the Global Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, this position will be responsible for the design, governance, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs that support Moderna's business strategy and talent objectives.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners closely with Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with shareholder interests.

The successful candidate is driven, curious, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, mission-driven organization.

Here’s What You’ll Do

  • Lead the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentive plans
  • Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to identify needs and priorities; conduct market research, internal analyses, and financial modeling to inform compensation recommendations
  • Evaluate and enhance executive compensation programs, policies, processes, and governance practices to support a dynamic and evolving business
  • Monitor executive compensation trends and stay current on regulatory, governance, disclosure, and shareholder developments impacting executive pay
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on executive compensation matters, including SEC disclosure requirements, accounting considerations, and governance practices
  • Develop materials and presentations for the Compensation & Talent Committee, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders to support executive compensation decisions
  • Support annual executive compensation planning processes, including compensation reviews, incentive design, peer group assessments, and market benchmarking
  • Lead the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement, including drafting and coordinating the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A), compensation tables, supporting narratives, and related SEC filings in partnership with Legal, Finance, and external advisors
  • Serve as the primary coordinator for the annual proxy process related to executive compensation, ensuring alignment across Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and external advisors
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of executive compensation analyses, reporting, modeling, and decision support
  • Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on executive compensation matters, providing thoughtful guidance and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization
  • Ensure executive compensation program materials, analyses, and documentation are accurate, complete, and prepared on a timely basis

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

  • A desire to be part of a transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
  • 10+ years of progressive executive compensation experience, including experience supporting executive compensation programs for a publicly traded company
  • Strong knowledge of executive compensation design, governance, proxy disclosure requirements, Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) development, compensation tables, and Compensation & Talent Committee processes
  • Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors on executive compensation matters
  • Demonstrated experience preparing executive compensation analyses, financial models, Compensation Committee materials, proxy disclosures, and executive-level presentations
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve business processes, generate insights, and drive operational efficiency
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills with the ability to influence and build strong partnerships across functions and leadership levels
  • Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial modeling and executive-level presentation development
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and/or CECP (Certified Executive Compensation Professional) certification preferred
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

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 $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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