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“Looking back , I am glad that I wasn ’ t afraid to be vulnerable , stay curious and open minded ”
BARBARA SALAMI VP , DIGITAL FOR COMMERCIAL , MODERNA
Answering consumer questions and building Moderna ’ s digital infrastructure “ My proudest achievement was being part of the inaugural team that supported our first commercialisation opportunity for our COVID-19 vaccine . Before we knew whether the vaccine would pass the final test , we began preparation . I had just started my journey at Moderna and immediately partnered with an amazing team of visionaries
and problem solvers ( also known as my colleagues ) across many functions to align on a clear strategy and execution plan . Everyone came ready to roll their sleeves up . Many of us were one-person teams at the time and had to wear multiple hats . At the time , we were a little over 700 employees in total . We had to operate with dynamic range , toggling between strategy and execution as needed . We didn ’ t have all the answers . There were no examples of others who had walked this path before us . The entire world was experiencing the pandemic at the same time . Decision making was quick . We pivoted fast as we learnt more - which felt like hourly . It was the best form of collaboration that I had ever experienced in my entire career .”
Salami knew that they had to improve the digital infrastructure at Moderna . There was no question .
“ We strive to make it easy for patients and caregivers to get the help they need , to support healthcare providers with additional tools for better patient care and
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