Associate Director, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Operations and Logistics
Associate Director, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Operations and Logistics
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Job Description
The Role
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.
As an employee youll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives.
Modernas commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients lives worldwide.
Modernas mission is to establish a leading-edge research development and manufacturing facility at Harwell as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic NHS and government partners across the UK. Were looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavour contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all.
In this pivotal role the Associate Director will take charge of Logistics and Operations at Modernas UK Clinical Biomarker Laboratory in Harwell. 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.
Youll shape and implement solutions across specimen logistics digital platforms laboratory equipment and facilities. Acting as a global representative of UK operations youll 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. Youll also gain exposure to the integration and optimization of generative AI tools in operational workflows and digital lab environments.
Heres What Youll Do:
Your key responsibilities will be:
Provide strategic direction and executional leadership for clinical specimen management biobanking and regulated workflows in a UK-based clinical biomarker lab.
Act as the business owner for laboratory operational systems driving implementation optimization and continuous improvement.
Represent UK lab operations in global forums ensuring harmonization and alignment with Modernas global clinical infrastructure.
Serve as operational lead on laboratory capital projects managing infrastructure and equipment lifecycles with precision and scientific foresight.
Develop and manage financial tools and procurement activities for lab operations ensuring budget transparency and cost-effective delivery.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Ensure complete regulatory compliance with HTA GCP and HSE standards across sample accessioning tracking and biobanking.
Own lab infrastructure planning including space management environmental monitoring and lifecycle maintenance of lab systems.
Lead the integration of digital systems (e.g. LIMS SmartView Maximo) into daily lab workflows and regulatory frameworks.
Develop and uphold SOPs risk assessments and lead audit preparedness activities with a culture of quality and operational excellence.
Build and mentor a high-performing team across logistics biobanking and lab operations to meet clinical program goals and scale future capabilities.
The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:
We behave like owners. The solutions were 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 Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)
Education
BSc (or higher) in Life Sciences or a related field. Advanced training in operations compliance or project management is a plus.
Experience
10 years in biotech pharma CRO or clinical lab settings
7 years leading operations or logistics teams with direct people management
Technical Expertise
In-depth knowledge of HTA GCP GCLP and UK HSE
Proven success in sample logistics biobanking and LIMS deployment
Experience managing lab infrastructure equipment lifecycle and facility operations
Skilled in procurement systems vendor engagement and cost optimization
Proficient in tools for budgeting procurement tracking and operational analytics
Leadership & Communication
Strong influencer with excellent cross-functional communication
Effective in audits inspections and leadership-level discussions
Strategic thinker with a practical execution mindset
Mindsets & Mobility
Bold curious collaborative and resilient
Willing to travel internationally several times per year (mainly to the US)
This position is site-based requiring you to be at Modernas site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
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.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit 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 committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
Were 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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at .
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
