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Moderna · 5 days ago

Sr. Director, Litigation

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$209K/yr - $376K/yr

15+ years exp

Moderna is a biotechnology company focused on mRNA technology, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Litigation to manage complex global litigation matters. This role involves leading the litigation strategy, advising leadership on legal risks, and overseeing high-stakes government investigations and regulatory actions.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and execute Moderna’s global litigation strategy, overseeing a diverse portfolio of cases, including product liability, commercial disputes, and government investigations

Assess and prioritize litigation risk, ensuring that responses are proportionate to the level of risk and impact on the business, and advising leadership on when immediate, high-level engagement is required versus when a measured response is appropriate

Act as a lead strategist and decision-maker in high-exposure government investigations, subpoenas, and regulatory enforcement actions, ensuring Moderna’s responses are comprehensive, strategic, and aligned with business priorities

Demonstrate extensive hands-on litigation experience, including working directly with outside counsel, overseeing discovery, managing case strategy, and guiding settlement negotiations

Prepare and support Moderna employees for depositions, government interviews, and investigations, ensuring they are well-informed, protected, and aligned with legal strategy

Develop and implement internal protocols for handling subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and litigation responses to ensure swift, effective decision-making

Proactively assess, prioritize, and mitigate legal risks, collaborating with internal stakeholders in Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Commercial to ensure legal strategies support Moderna’s business objectives

Advise senior leadership on high-profile legal matters, litigation trends, and evolving impacting the company’s global operations

Become a leader in leveraging generative AI and other advanced technologies in litigation strategy, discovery, and cost management—partnering with external counsel to implement forward-thinking, tech-enabled approaches that drive efficiency, enable favorable outcomes and surface actionable insights

Manage external counsel relationships strategically, ensuring alignment with business goals and optimizing litigation outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Litigation experienceIn-house experienceGovernment investigationsRegulatory enforcement actionsProduct liabilityCommercial disputesExternal counsel managementStrategic foresightInnovation mindsetLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S

15+ years of litigation experience, with significant in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences company and a top-tier law firm specializing in life sciences litigation

Extensive, hands-on experience managing complex litigation matters, including product liability, commercial disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions

Proven success leading responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement actions from agencies such as the DOJ, FDA, SEC, and foreign regulatory bodies

Exceptional ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to legal risks in a strategic and scalable manner, ensuring the right level of response for each situation

Experience preparing and guiding employees through depositions, government interviews, and internal or external investigations

Track record of leading and managing external counsel, including budget oversight, litigation strategy, and case resolution

An innovation mindset and curiosity around how emerging legal technologies—particularly AI—can be used to reduce cost, improve discovery processes, and surface novel insights

Ability to lead with confidence, discretion, and pragmatism in a high-visibility role where sound judgment and business acumen are paramount

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence executive leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment