Scientist, CMC Quantitative Sciences

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a hands-on Scientist to join the CMC Quantitative Sciences (QS) team in Norwood MA. CMC QS is a multidisciplinary team that applies statistics data science machine learning mechanistic and predictive modeling data engineering and digital solutions to decisions across the product process and platform and analytical method lifecycles.

In this role you will partner with scientists engineers manufacturing analytical quality regulatory and digital teams to solve scientific and operational problems using fit-for-purpose quantitative approaches. You will independently lead complex analyses and defined workstreams supported by technical direction from the team.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth in at least one quantitative discipline and an interest in building breadth across related capabilities. A background that combines applied statistics with machine learning or predictive modeling in the pharmaceutical industry is particularly valuable. This position is based onsite in Norwood MA where close collaboration with laboratory development manufacturing and quality partners is central to the role.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Independently plan and execute moderately complex quantitative analyses models or data solutions that support research development manufacturing analytical quality and product lifecycle decisions.

• Translate scientific and business questions into clear analytical objectives; identify data requirements select appropriate methods assess assumptions and limitations communicate conclusions and recommended next steps.

• Apply quantitative methods suited to the problem including statistics machine learning mechanistic modeling data science and data engineering.

• Lead defined projects or workstreams with manageable risk and resource requirements; establish plans coordinate contributors manage timelines identify dependencies and escalate technical or delivery risks early.

• Partner directly with cross-functional scientists engineers manufacturing analytical quality regulatory and digital teams to ensure studies and analyses are appropriately designed and results are translated into practical decisions.

• Develop reproducible and traceable analyses models code visualizations reports and technical documentation aligned with team standards and phase-appropriate GxP expectations.

• Contribute quantitative content and supporting analyses for technical reports regulatory submissions responses to health authority questions and other controlled documents with senior leader review as appropriate.

• Build improve or apply reusable methods scripts templates dashboards pipelines and analytical tools that increase the consistency scalability and efficiency of CMC decision-making.

• Evaluate data quality and analytical readiness; work with data owners and partners to resolve gaps document assumptions and improve data practices at the source.

• Communicate complex technical and scientific information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences including difficult findings uncertainty tradeoffs and limitations.

• Provide informal mentoring and technical guidance to less-experienced colleagues; contribute to peer review knowledge sharing training and continuous improvement within CMC QS.

• Stay current with relevant quantitative methods digital technologies regulatory expectations and industry practices; introduce new approaches when they provide clear scientific or business value.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD (0 - 2 yrs) MS (5 - 8 yrs) or BS (8 - 10 yrs) in Statistics Biostatistics Data Science Applied Mathematics Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering or a related STEM discipline.

• Demonstrated depth in at least one quantitative area such as applied statistics machine learning or predictive modeling data science mechanistic modeling data engineering or digital analytics solutions.

• Experience independently selecting and applying quantitative methods to moderately complex scientific technical or operational problems.

• Proficiency with computer languages (R Python SQL etc.) and statistical software packages (JMP Statistica Minitab etc.) to manipulate and analyze data.

• Experience developing clear reproducible analyses and communicating methods assumptions limitations results and recommendations to cross-functional partners.

• Ability to lead defined assignments or small to mid-sized workstreams manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.

• Understanding of regulatory guidance (e.g. ICH FDA EMA WHO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Breadth across more than one CMC QS capability such as statistics modeling data engineering automation visualization or digital solution development.

• Experience developing validating or deploying machine learning mechanistic predictive or multivariate models in a scientific or manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or biotechnology development analytical development manufacturing quality systems or regulated laboratory environments.

• Working knowledge of phase-appropriate GxP principles data integrity risk-based decision-making and regulatory expectations such as ICH FDA EMA or other health authority guidance.

• Experience with manufacturing laboratory or quality data systems such as MES LIMS OSI PI SAP DeltaV Chromeleon laboratory instruments cloud data platforms or internal applications.

• Experience contributing to technical reports regulatory submissions controlled documentation or responses to health authority questions.

• Experience building reusable analytical code automated reports dashboards applications data pipelines or governed digital solutions.

• Knowledge of phase-appropriate GMP principles and risk-based decision making.

Competencies

• Applies sound technical judgment while balancing scientific rigor practical importance risk and business need.

• Works effectively across disciplines and functions; clarifies roles decisions dependencies and next steps when expectations are ambiguous.

• Takes ownership of assigned outcomes and communicates status risks and decisions needed in a timely and constructive manner.

• Handles multiple priorities in a dynamic environment without compromising quality traceability or stakeholder alignment.

• Exchanges complex technical information effectively; can guide or influence others through evidence and clear reasoning.

• Curious adaptable and willing to learn new scientific domains methods technologies and ways of working.

• Committed to reliable execution continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

• Adept of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

• Detail-oriented with a passion for science and data analysis.

• Self-motivated with effective communication skills.

• Keen to learn & adapt with the ability to pivot in the face of new data.

Our Working Model

As we build our company we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work collaborate closely with colleagues and contribute to our site-based operations.

Working onsite enables real-time collaboration strong team connections direct mentorship and the hands-on partnership needed to deliver our mission. 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.

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 $109200.00 - $174600.00. 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.

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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