Sr. Product Manager

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

The Role
This role plays a critical part in developing next-generation digital capabilities for clinical study design and planning, supporting Moderna's mission to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. As a Senior Product Manager, you will lead efforts to integrate AI-native capabilities, structured data, and analytics to empower decision-making, mitigate risk, and enhance financial transparency across the clinical portfolio.Sitting within the Digital for Development team, this role will focus on unifying data, processes, and analytics to enhance operational agility ensuring that clinical development stakeholders can collaboratively plan and adjust as needed, accelerating time to insight and optimizing program outcomes.Here's What You'll Do

• Define product vision, roadmap, and requirements for solutions that support clinical study planning, aligning with Moderna's broader clinical development goals.
• Leverage AI-driven insights and structured data to improve study planning, financial forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, clinical supply, portfolio reporting & analytics, regulatory, finance, and engineering teams to drive innovation and ensure seamless integration of new capabilities.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges and optimize resource allocation to ensure smooth product development and delivery.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to measure and continuously improve product performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Actively seek opportunities for cross-organizational innovation and alignment to drive measurable business impact.
  Here's What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations or related field.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in product and program management or business analysisHere's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
    • Strong hands-on engineering experience either as an individual contributor and/or leading an engineering team, prior to transition to product role.
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams and create a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
    • Strong ability to translate complex clinical and operational needs into data-driven product solutions.
    • Familiarity with product management methodologies, such as Agile, Lean and/or design thinking, and proficiency in product management tools and software.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and influence outcomes.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences.
    • Proven experience leading operational excellence and lean programs in a matrixed organization.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
    • Passion for innovation, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement in product management practices.
    • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.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 a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
      • A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
      • Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
      • Family planning and adoption benefits
      • Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
      • Savings and investment opportunities
      • Location-specific perks and extrasAbout ModernaSince 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 to learn more about our current opportunities.Our Working ModelAs 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 OpportunitiesModerna 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.AccommodationsWe'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 .Export Control NoticeThis 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.#LI-CK1-
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