Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry & Raw Materials

The Role:

Moderna is seeking an Associate Director Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) Chemistry & Raw Materials based at their Norwood MA site. The Associate Director of Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) Chemistry and Raw Materials will provide scientific strategic operational and people leadership. This role leads a global team responsible for the method validation and transfer strategies of chemistry and raw material commercial methods implementation and network data oversight. The Associate Director will partner cross-functionally with Quality Control (QC) Manufacturing Technical Development and external partners to drive readiness consistency and excellence in analytical sciences.

Heres What Youll Do:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop a global team of scientists and specialists fostering technical excellence accountability and growth.

• Build a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement across internal and external laboratories.

• Ensure team priorities are clear aligned to business objectives and executed with a focus on compliance quality and scientific rigor.

Method Strategy & Oversight

• Lead the design of method validation and transfer strategies for raw material and chemistry methods.

• Provide scientific oversight to ensure robustness reproducibility and regulatory alignment of methods across the global network.

• Partner with cross functional teams to design and implement a comprehensive raw material qualification strategy ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations robust supplier oversight and global network consistency

• Provide strategic oversight for global analytical performance and ensure alignment across sites and partners.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) method forms training documents and supporting records are complete compliant and audit-ready.

• Drive holistic implementation and maintenance of documentation and training materials across laboratories to support QC analyst onboarding and ongoing development.

Training & Network Support

• Partner with QC leaders to design and oversee training strategies that ensure analyst proficiency across raw material and chemistry methods.

• Provide network-wide data oversight to ensure integrity consistency and alignment with global requirements.

Investigations & CMO Engagement

• Provide expert support in analytical investigations including method performance issues and raw material testing challenges.

• Collaborate with CMOs and suppliers to ensure technical alignment timely resolution of issues and adherence to company standards.

• Act as a key AS&T point of contact for external partners supporting raw materials and chemistry testing.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Chemistry Analytical Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field; BS with extensive experience may be considered.

• 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology analytical sciences with direct experience in raw materials and chemistry-focused methods.

• Strong expertise in method validation transfer lifecycle management and global regulatory expectations (ICH USP Ph. Eur. etc.).

• Proven experience leading mentoring and developing scientific teams in a global matrixed environment.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across internal stakeholders global QC and external partners.

• Experience supporting QC laboratories training and investigations in GMP-regulated environments.

• Strong communication organizational and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment & Expectations

• This is a people leadership role with high technical impact across the network.

• Requires collaboration with Analytical Development QC Manufacturing Regulatory Affairs and external partners.

• May require occasional travel for site visits training or CMO support.

Pay & Benefits

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

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support

• Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 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 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 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

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 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 .

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 applicants 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.

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