Associate director management / executive

The Role

Moderna is seeking a mission-driven, high-integrity professional to lead threat management and executive protection initiatives. The ideal candidate is a former U.S. Secret Service agent, LEOSA-qualified, with a proven track record conducting complex, high-stakes investigations involving technical evidence such as metadata, digital logs, and access patterns.

We are especially interested in candidates with insider threat or internal misconduct experience, ideally from a role within a federal agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). In addition to strong investigative acumen, the successful candidate will bring proficiency in tools like Excel and a curiosity for leveraging AI to improve investigative workflows, scale impact, and unlock new capabilities.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on investigative work and will partner across Legal, HR, Privacy, and Digital teams to protect Moderna’s people, data, and mission.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Lead internal investigations related to insider threats, misconduct, data exfiltration, and other risk behaviors—especially those involving technical evidence.
• Support executive protection efforts through threat assessments, intelligence gathering, and proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret structured and unstructured data (e.g., metadata, system logs, behavioral indicators) to inform investigative findings.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Privacy, HR, and technical teams to ensure effective and legally sound investigations.
• Maintain confidentiality, precision, and accountability in all aspects of case management.
• Continuously improve investigative procedures and adopt new technologies to enhance the Threat Management program.
• Develop and test creative, AI-enabled solutions for prioritization, evidence analysis, and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with law enforcement and other external partners.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in law enforcement or security investigations.
• Former federal agent status and LEOSA-qualified (required).
• Strong investigative experience, particularly with technical, digital, or insider risk matters.
• Proven ability to work with metadata, digital logs, and other forensic data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to use data to support analytical conclusions.
• Experience coordinating investigations across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and discretion with sensitive issues.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior service within the U.S. Secret Service, particularly in protective intelligence or threat assessment roles (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with executive protection principles, including threat assessments and protective intelligence.
• Comfort operating in dynamic, ambiguous environments with limited precedent.
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in applying AI/ML or other emerging technologies to investigative problems.
• A desire to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth company rooted in values of Boldness, Relentlessness, Curiosity, and Collaboration.

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 extras

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]. 

Export Control Notice

This 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.