Sr. Product Manager

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

The RoleThis 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 analysis.Here'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.About 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.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.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.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 you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 . (EEO/AAP Employer)
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