Senior Specialist, Sample Management

Moderna; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Madrid is seeking a Quality Control professional to define and maintain sample management systems in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Quality Control and a BA/BSc in a scientific discipline. This role requires full-time presence at the Madrid site and offers competitive benefits, including healthcare and generous paid time off.

Servicios

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits

Generous paid time off

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in Quality Control in a cGMP organization.
• Strong experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with SOPs and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Define and maintain sample management systems.
• Lead daily sample processing operations.
• Create schedules and lead meetings with stakeholders.
• Partner with Digital team to optimize LIMS usage.
• Monitor Controlled Temperature Unit (CTU) performance.

Conocimientos

Quality Control experience

Knowledge of FDA, EU, ICH guidelines

Ability to prioritize projects

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

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 center 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 CTU (Controlled Temperature Unit) performance and manage troubleshooting or maintenance as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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 audits 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.

Moderna Mindsets

• “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’re building 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 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 & investments
• Location‑specific perks and extras!

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.

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 modernatx.com/careers 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 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.

We’re 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 [e-mail].

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