Senior Specialist, Sample Management

ModernaTX; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Quality Control Senior Specialist to join their team in Madrid. This role entails defining and overseeing sample management processes to ensure compliance with industry standards while driving improvements in workflows. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in Quality Control within a cGMP setting, a strong background in sample management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Join a team that is committed to transforming medicine through innovative solutions.

Servicios

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits

Lifestyle Spending Accounts for well-being

Free access to fitness and wellness classes

Generous paid time off

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in Quality Control in a cGMP organization.
• Strong working experience in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Define and maintain sample management systems for QC.
• Lead daily sample processing operations ensuring GMP compliance.
• Train QC team on sample management protocols.

Conocimientos

Collaborative teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Sample management expertise

Educación

BA/BSc in a relevant scientific discipline

Descripción del empleo

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that’s revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee you’ll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna’s 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.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint within our international centre for analytical excellence in Madrid, a city known for its rich scientific heritage. This facility, the largest such centre outside the United States, exemplifies our commitment to solidifying our manufacturing network and advancing our promising mRNA product portfolio. We’re looking for talents who can contribute to our innovative research and development efforts.

This highly cross‑functional role will contribute significantly to Moderna’s QC capabilities at its analytical excellence centre in Madrid. The Quality Control Senior Specialist will define and execute the end‑to‑end sample management processes for QC Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioassay and Raw Materials. Reporting to the Manager of QC Operations, the successful candidate will support daily sample processing, ensure compliance with GMP standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Define, implement and maintain comprehensive sample management systems for QC Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioassay and Raw Materials.
• Lead daily sample processing operations and ensure timely, accurate and GMP‑compliant execution.
• Create weekly schedules and lead alignment meetings with internal stakeholders and external laboratories / CMOs.
• Partner with the Digital team to optimize LIMS usage for improved sample tracking and data integrity.
• Monitor Controlled Temperature Unit performance and manage troubleshooting or maintenance as required.
• Author and revise SOPs, protocols, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Train the QC team on sample management protocols and oversee training compliance.
• Execute general laboratory activities including housekeeping and audit support.
• Drive continuous improvement across QC workflows and documentation practices.
• Uphold data integrity, Good Documentation Practices and safety standards.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and innovation‑driven lab culture.

The Key Moderna Mindsets You’ll Need to Succeed

We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. Your role will partner with Digital and QC Operations teams to help optimize the LIMS system, contributing to the broader digitization strategy of Moderna laboratories, including opportunities to explore Generative AI tools that improve quality, speed and data traceability.

We behave like owners. The solutions we build go beyond any job description.

This role requires proactive ownership of the sample management lifecycle, leading with accountability, compliance and a problem‑solving mindset in close coordination with global and local QC teams, CMOs and digital systems integration.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Minimum – BA/BSc in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Working Experience: Minimum – 5 years in Quality Control in a cGMP organization.
• Strong working experience in a GMP environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic cross‑functional matrix environment.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

This position is site‑based requiring you to be at Moderna’s Madrid site full‑time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Benefits

• 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
• Savings and investments
• 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, 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 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.

Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free and drug‑free work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s 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.

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.

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!