Director, Training Strategy & Process Enablement
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
The Role:
The Director Training Strategy & Process Enablement is responsible for the strategic design implementation and continuous improvement of Development-wide learning and capability programs that support operational excellence compliance inspection readiness and workforce effectiveness.
This leader will oversee Development-wide and trial-specific training strategies ensuring employees contractors and external partners have the knowledge skills and tools required to execute clinical research activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and Moderna standards. The role serves as a critical bridge between process owners Quality Controlled Documentation Clinical Operations and functional stakeholders to translate business processes and procedural requirements into impactful learning solutions and measurable performance outcomes.
The Director will establish scalable frameworks for role-based learning change management training effectiveness and knowledge management while driving innovation in learning methodologies digital learning technologies and organizational capability development.
Heres What Youll Do:
Develop and execute the strategic vision for Development-wide training learning and capability programs aligned with organizational objectives regulatory requirements and business priorities.
Establish and maintain training frameworks supporting both role-based and trial-specific learning requirements across Development functions.
Partner closely with Business Process Owners (BPOs) Quality and Controlled Document teams to ensure training requirements are effectively integrated into process development process changes and document lifecycle management.
Lead the development and governance of training impact assessments associated with new or revised SOPs Work Instructions policies systems and process changes.
Design and implement scalable learning strategies that support Development-specific onboarding role progression inspection readiness and continuous professional development.
Serve as the primary Development representative for training-related initiatives associated with enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) programs global policies change controls and compliance initiatives.
Drive adoption of process and system changes through integrated change management communications stakeholder engagement and learning deployment strategies.
Establish and monitor training effectiveness metrics knowledge assessments adoption measures and performance indicators to ensure training outcomes translate into operational performance improvements.
Collaborate with Clinical Operations Medical Safety Data Management Regulatory Quality and other Development functions to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
Provide strategic oversight for trial-specific training programs ensuring consistency compliance and appropriate governance across global studies.
Leverage enterprise learning technologies digital learning tools and Learning Management System capabilities to enhance learner experience reporting and compliance. If needed evaluate Development-specific learning technologies and partner with internal enterprise stakeholders to implement.
Lead inspection and audit readiness activities related to training programs training records and competency management processes.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external vendors and learning partners supporting content development training delivery and learning technology solutions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation knowledge sharing and learning excellence across Development.
Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications):
BA/BS required; Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 810 years of experience within pharmaceutical biotechnology or clinical research environments.
Significant experience leading enterprise learning training organizational capability or process enablement programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting GCP-regulated clinical development organizations.
Strong understanding of clinical trial processes quality systems controlled documentation and inspection readiness requirements.
Experience partnering with Quality Clinical Operations and Business Process Owners to implement process and compliance initiatives.
Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) eLearning technologies Veeva Vault and digital learning platforms.
Demonstrated success leading change management initiatives associated with process technology and organizational transformation.
Strong analytical skills with experience developing KPIs dashboards and training effectiveness measures.
Exceptional stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives within a complex matrix environment.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.
- Competitive healthcare 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 investments to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $167000.00 - $300700.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. 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. #LI-NH1-
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