Director, HR Business Partner, US Commercial

Moderna • Princeton, NJ

2d • $167,000 - $300,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role The perfect candidate is responsible for leading the execution of people strategies and delivering integrated HR solutions that support business objectives across the U.S. Commercial organization. This role serves as a senior advisor to leadership, offering expertise in workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement within a fast-paced, highly dynamic commercial environment. The individual in this role works independently and cross-functionally to drive business outcomes through strategic HR partnership. Supporting a complex and evolving U.S. Commercial business, this role manages complex organizational challenges and influences lasting change through collaboration, coaching, and practical implementation of enterprise-wide people programs. Here’s What You’ll Do Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders within the U.S. Commercial organization on matters of organizational design, leadership development, succession, and team performance Design and lead HR strategies that enable commercial growth, market agility, and long-term capability building across sales, marketing, and commercial operations Partner closely with Commercial leadership to align talent strategies with evolving business priorities, including product launches, market expansion, and shifting customer needs Lead cross-functional HR initiatives across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment with business goals and consistent execution in a high-performance commercial environment Drive and advise on performance management, career development, and workforce planning efforts across U.S. Commercial teams Develop and guide change management strategies that support rapid shifts in commercial strategy, structure, and ways of working Translate complex and often ambiguous business challenges into actionable HR strategies, partnering across HR and business functions Lead or co-lead talent discussions, planning efforts, and strategic hiring to ensure the Commercial organization has the capabilities needed to deliver results Anticipate and address systemic talent issues that may impact performance, growth, or culture in a highly competitive talent market Use HR data and analytics to influence decision-making, improve commercial workforce effectiveness, and optimize talent investments Ensure accurate and consistent delivery of HR operations in partnership with HR teams and shared services Continuously explore and adopt digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve how you work and deliver value And any other responsibilities or duties assigned by your manager to support team and business objectives Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken Demonstrated ability to advise and influence executive leaders, particularly in commercial or revenue-generating environments Experience in developing and executing enterprise-level HR strategies within fast-paced, customer-focused or commercial organizations Proven ability to lead change, support transformation, and deliver outcomes with measurable impact in dynamic business environments Strong capability in organizational design, performance management, and leadership development Experience supporting sales, marketing, or commercial teams is strongly preferred Ability to drive progress in high-ambiguity, high-growth environments with competing priorities Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a structured approach to problem-solving Familiarity with relevant HR compliance, employment law, and U.S. employment practices 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 [email protected]. #LI-AG2 - Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Return Home

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence executive leaders, particularly in commercial or revenue-generating environments
• Experience in developing and executing enterprise-level HR strategies within fast-paced, customer-focused or commercial organizations
• Proven ability to lead change, support transformation, and deliver outcomes with measurable impact in dynamic business environments
• Strong capability in organizational design, performance management, and leadership development
• Ability to drive progress in high-ambiguity, high-growth environments with competing priorities
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with relevant HR compliance, employment law, and U.S. employment practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting sales, marketing, or commercial teams is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders within the U.S. Commercial organization on matters of organizational design, leadership development, succession, and team performance
• Design and lead HR strategies that enable commercial growth, market agility, and long-term capability building across sales, marketing, and commercial operations
• Partner closely with Commercial leadership to align talent strategies with evolving business priorities, including product launches, market expansion, and shifting customer needs
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment with business goals and consistent execution in a high-performance commercial environment
• Drive and advise on performance management, career development, and workforce planning efforts across U.S. Commercial teams
• Develop and guide change management strategies that support rapid shifts in commercial strategy, structure, and ways of working
• Translate complex and often ambiguous business challenges into actionable HR strategies, partnering across HR and business functions
• Lead or co-lead talent discussions, planning efforts, and strategic hiring to ensure the Commercial organization has the capabilities needed to deliver results
• Anticipate and address systemic talent issues that may impact performance, growth, or culture in a highly competitive talent market
• Use HR data and analytics to influence decision-making, improve commercial workforce effectiveness, and optimize talent investments
• Ensure accurate and consistent delivery of HR operations in partnership with HR teams and shared services
• Continuously explore and adopt digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve how you work and deliver value
• And any other responsibilities or duties assigned by your manager to support team and business objectives

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director