Director, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Operations and Logistics

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that is revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. This Director-level position reports to the Senior Director of Clinical Biomarker Laboratories and plays a pivotal role in establishing and scaling up Operational activities at Modernas UK-based Clinical Biomarker Laboratory at Harwell.

As Director you will provide strategic leadership and global influence over the UK labs logistics and operations ensuring Modernas biomarker laboratories not only meet clinical and regulatory requirements but also serve as a model of operational excellence innovation and digital transformation.

You will be responsible for shaping the long-term vision for biomarker logistics and internal lab operations driving integration with Modernas global infrastructure and representing UK operations in senior forums and external partnerships. As such your responsibility will be to efficiently work with the biomarker Lab directors and respective leadership teams to establish operational efficiency and promote clinical testing and sample management across the teams.

With both strategic oversight and operational accountability you will be responsible for ensuring the performance and evolution of the Labs sample lifecycle systems Biobanking infrastructure and Regulatory readiness (with Lab compliance group).

Acting as a global representative of UK operations you will engage cross-functional partners and U.S.-based teams to ensure excellence in compliance and consistency across our clinical programs. This is an opportunity to lead a growing team in a high-impact space driving clinical readiness and enabling transformative mRNA research. You will also gain exposure to the integration and optimization of generative AI tools in operational workflows and digital lab environments.

Heres What You Will Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Set Strategic Direction: Define and execute the vision for clinical specimen management biobanking and regulated workflows in a UK-based clinical laboratory aligned with Modernas CBL global roadmap.

• Global Representation: Serve as the senior operational ambassador for UK lab operations driving harmonization and cross-site alignment across Modernas global biomarker infrastructure.

• Local & Global Leadership Engagement: Work in close collaboration with the Local Scientific Leadership Team (LT) of Internal Labs QC Lab Operations LT to ensure seamless operational integration alignment of priorities and effective decision-making. Maintain regular efficient and transparent communication with the global lead based in the U.S. ensuring UK operations are fully integrated into Modernas global strategy and execution.

• Executive Leadership: Influence enterprise-level decisions on lab systems compliance and logistics strategy; present to global senior leadership local LT and external partners.

• Governance & Compliance: Work closely with Global Lead for Lab Compliance. Establish governance frameworks for regulatory compliance (HTA GCP HSE) ensuring sustained readiness for inspections and audits across all laboratory systems and processes.

• Biosafety Partnership: Provide strategic oversight and support for biosafety programs partnering with the Biosafety Officer to ensure compliance risk mitigation training and the development of a proactive biosafety culture across UK Internal Labs operations.

• Infrastructure Stewardship: Oversee strategic planning and investment for laboratory infrastructure capital projects and equipment lifecycle ensuring scalability and resilience.

• Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption and integration of digital systems (LIMS SmartView Maximo generative AI platforms) to create a fully connected and intelligent lab ecosystem.

• Financial Accountability: Own operational budgets procurement strategies and vendor governance with transparency and rigor ensuring cost-effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

• Talent & Team Development: Build mentor and retain a high-performing team; implement succession planning leadership development and organizational capability-building across logistics and operations.

• External Engagement: Function as a thought leader and representative of Moderna in external collaborations with NHS academic institutions regulators and industry consortia.

• Change Leadership: Drive cultural transformation within the lab organization fostering innovation agility and operational excellence at scale.

The key Moderna Mindsets you will need to succeed in the role:

• We behave like owners. The solutions we are building go beyond any job description. In this role you will not only lead systems and infrastructure but be accountable for the strategic outcomes and readiness of the entire lab operation.

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. Your role will champion the adoption and optimization of digital tools across the laboratory leveraging platforms like LIMS and Maximoand incorporating generative AIinto clinical logistics and operations.

Heres What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education & Expertise

  • Advanced degree (MSc PhD or MBA strongly preferred) in Life Sciences Operations Management or related discipline.

  • 1215 years of experience in biotech pharma CRO or regulated clinical labs with 8 years in leadership roles.

  • Demonstrated success in global-scale lab operations and cross-border collaborations.

• Leadership

  • Proven ability to lead senior managers and diverse operational teams.

  • Experience shaping organizational strategy governance frameworks and enterprise-level decision-making.

  • Strong external presence; able to represent Moderna in regulatory industry and academic forums.

• Operational Mastery

  • Deep knowledge of HTA GCP GCLP UK HSE and global regulatory landscapes.

  • Expertise in sample lifecycle management biobanking lab infrastructure and digital system integration.

  • Skilled in managing budgets vendor ecosystems and operational analytics.

• Mindsets & Mobility

  • Strategic thinker and inspiring leader with strong change-management skills.

  • Ability to translate global strategy into local execution while influencing senior stakeholders.

  • Willingness to travel internationally several times per year (mainly to the U.S.).

  • 100% on-site leadership presence at Modernas Harwell facility.

  • As part of Modernas commitment to workplace safety this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness nutrition and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savingsandinvestments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure 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 peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our 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.

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.

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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!

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