The Role

In this Associate Director role, you will be responsible for translating our Technical Development strategy into execution. The Technical Development organization is comprised of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers that develop and implement the most innovative, advanced, and robust platform manufacturing processes and analytical technologies to deliver Moderna’s medicines. In this highly cross-functional role, you will collaborate within the Technical Development organization and beyond, including GMP Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, CMC Portfolio Operations, and R&D. The role is based in Moderna’s new Moderna Technology Center campus in Norwood, MA.

The role requires a master integrator gifted in bringing together people, technical concepts, and business goals with best-in-class execution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves – if a process doesn’t exist yet, you define it. You are comfortable applying program and project management principles to ensure cross-functional teams are well informed, organized and primed to execute. People applaud your ability to deliver in real (and often high stakes) situations. You can digest new technical concepts and leverage this understanding to develop a strong collaborative relationship with technical peers.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Drive the day-to-day execution of Technical Development strategy with clear communication, prioritization, and escalation, both within program-specific Technical Development Teams (TDTs) and other operating groups

• Oversee the management of critical cross-functional projects within the Technical Development portfolio by providing both project management and business process expertise.

• Lead team meetings and ensure that clear agendas are set, actions and decisions are documented, communicated and committed to, enabling timeline achievement.

• Develop tools and framework for comparison and selection of timeline and technical scenarios.

• Enhance, create and maintain tools, workflows and business processes to keep information flowing within TDTs.

• Build strong working relationships across departments, with key stakeholders to ensure transparency and to facilitate communication.

• Collaboratively develop and maintain interactive dashboards from the data gathered, providing trackable metrics and regular readouts on program/project progress

• Right-size processes borne from rapid growth, bringing them to scale.

• Continue to build and maintain the Technical Development culture and community.

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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

• Education: B.S. degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering or equivalent

• Experience: 10 years in the life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or similar industry

• Proficient in project management software: Smartsheet, MS Project or similar.

• Proficient in collaboration tools such MS Teams, SharePoint, Miro

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

• Understanding of the biopharmaceutical development lifecycle from R&D through commercialization, including an understanding of the interdependencies of work done in various functional groups (such as Process and Analytical Development).

• Previous experience with supporting regulatory filings (IND or BLA).

• Ability to apply project management/integration tools and principles.

• Outstanding communication skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity by anticipating and balancing needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Exceptional skills at facilitating teams and building consensus with membership comprised of diverse levels and areas of the company.

• Working knowledge or awareness of data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, SmartSheet or similar

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• 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.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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