Digital Automation Impact Team Lead
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Job summary
Moderna is seeking a Digital Automation Impact Team – Lead to rapidly design, develop, and deploy AI-powered business solutions. You will identify high-impact opportunities, build proofs of concept, and deliver production-ready automation using AI and modern software practices.
A hands-on builder with strong collaboration skills will thrive here. Responsibilities include designing end-to-end AI-powered automation, integrating with enterprise systems, and accelerating development velocity while
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience designing and delivering AI-powered business solutions and automation.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio).
- Experience developing AI agents, copilots, or conversational AI solutions.
- Experience with Visual Studio Code and modern development tools.
- Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted tools.
- Experience with APIs, web services, and enterprise integrations.
- Experience with source control and modern software delivery practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-powered automation solutions to improve efficiency.
- Build end-to-end solutions using Power Platform, VS Code, GitHub Copilot, and APIs.
- Develop AI agents, copilots, and conversational experiences.
- Create reusable components, templates, and frameworks for velocity and scalability.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify and deliver automation opportunities.
- Ensure secure, compliant, and well-governed solutions.
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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.
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. We are seeking a Digital Automation Impact Team – Lead to rapidly design, develop, and deploy AI-powered business solutions that deliver measurable value across the organization. This role focuses on identifying high-impact opportunities, building proofs of concept, and delivering production-ready solutions using AI, automation, and modern software development technologies. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on builder and self‑starter who combines software engineering, AI solution development, automation expertise, and business problem‑solving skills. They are equally comfortable building a Power App, developing a Copilot Studio agent, creating a Power Automate workflow, or using Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot to develop custom applications and integrations. Success in this role is measured by business outcomes, speed to value, process efficiency improvements, user adoption, and the ability to rapidly transform ideas into scalable AI-powered automation solutions.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-powered business process automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and accelerate business outcomes.
- Build end-to-end solutions using technologies such as:
- Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio
- Visual Studio Code
- GitHub Copilot
- APIs and enterprise integrations
- Develop proofs of concept (POCs), minimum viable products (MVPs), and production-ready solutions.
- Rapidly validate ideas and scale successful solutions into production.
- Design and develop AI agents, copilots, and conversational experiences that streamline business processes, improve decision-making, and increase operational efficiency.
- Build reusable components, templates, accelerators, and frameworks to increase development velocity and solution scalability.
- Partner directly with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI-powered automation opportunities.
- Analyze business processes and identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, eliminate repetitive tasks, and improve efficiency.
- Translate business challenges into practical AI and automation solutions.
- Deliver quick wins while contributing to larger transformational initiatives.
- Measure and communicate business outcomes including productivity gains, cycle-time reduction, error reduction, and user adoption.
- Develop custom applications, integrations, APIs, and automation services when low-code solutions are not sufficient.
- Integrate solutions with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira, SAP, Workday, Microsoft 365, OneTrust, Agiloft, and other business systems.
- Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery.
- Follow modern software engineering practices including:
- Source control and branching strategies
- Code reviews
- Automated testing
- CI/CD
- Secure software development practices
- Implement security, compliance, auditability, and governance requirements within delivered solutions.
- Troubleshoot and support production solutions.
- Stay current on advancements in AI, automation, agentic AI, and software engineering best practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and identify practical business applications.
- Contribute reusable patterns, standards, and lessons learned across teams.
- Help establish best practices for AI-powered automation solution development.
- Contribute to Moderna's AI and automation strategy through experimentation and innovation.
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, automation engineering, application development, or solution development.
- Hands‑on experience designing and delivering AI-powered business solutions and business process automations.
- Hands‑on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and/or Copilot Studio.
- Experience developing AI agents, copilots, or conversational AI solutions using Copilot Studio or similar AI platforms.
- Experience developing applications, integrations, or automation solutions using modern development tools such as Visual Studio Code.
- Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery.
- Experience with at least one scripting or programming language such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
- Experience delivering solutions from concept through production deployment.
- Experience integrating business solutions with enterprise platforms using APIs, web services, and connectors.
- Experience using source control, Git-based development workflows, and modern software delivery practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., pharma, healthcare, GxP, SOX).
- Experience with GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
- Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-400, PL-600, Copilot Studio certifications, or related certifications).
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at 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 $130,800.00 - $209,400.00. 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 individual’s 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.
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 modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
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.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. Moderna is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. 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 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 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 applicant’s 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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