Vice President, Therapeutics Immunology Greater Boston, MA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Therapeutics Immunology to set and execute scientific strategy for its immunology research portfolio. The role will lead programs from concept and target selection through candidate nomination and preclinical development, while building capabilities in T cell receptor discovery and engineering. The successful candidate will guide multidisciplinary teams and integrate insights from human data, disease models, and computational approaches into therapeutic concepts. They will partner across research and development functions, shape clinical and translational strategies, and contribute to portfolio and resource decisions. The role also includes developing external collaborations and representing the organization in scientific forums. Candidates must hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in immunology or a related discipline, with deep expertise in T cell immunology and at least 15 years of relevant post-degree experience, including five or more years leading multidisciplinary teams. Required qualifications include recognized expertise in human T cell biology, experience advancing therapeutic programs through preclinical development, and a record of building discovery capabilities and translating them into programs. Strong knowledge of TCR discovery, autoimmune disease research, protein or receptor engineering, pharmacology, biomarkers, and nonclinical safety is expected. Experience with TCR-based therapeutics, integrated discovery workflows, AI or machine learning, and clinical or regulatory development is preferred.

Hiring Company

Moderna