Director, Analytical Operations & Data Excellence

Moderna Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Voluntary benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Moderna Inc. in Norwood, MA seeks a senior leader to head the Core Analytical Testing & Integrations organization, guiding 30–50 scientists across separations, RNA/lipid analytics, biophysical and microbiology.

The role oversees non-GMP release, stability and PPQ development with limited GMP testing in partnership with QC. You will set strategy, monitor performance with dashboards, ensure complete, reproducible data for Module 3 filings, and collaborate with Regulatory CMC, Manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 15 years of industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience with a PhD in analytical development, analytical testing, technical operations, Quality Control, or related CMC laboratory functions.
• Proven leadership of multi-technology analytical testing supporting development, non-GMP release and stability for complex modalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Core Analytical Testing & Integrations organization, setting strategy, capacity plans, execution standards and continuous-improvement priorities.
• Oversee 30–50 scientists across separations, RNA/lipid analyses, biophysical, compendial, molecular biology, sequencing and microbiology capabilities.
• Ensure non-GMP release, stability and PPQ-related development support with limited GMP testing in partnership with QC.
• Develop and monitor dashboards to track right-first-time performance, turnaround time and delivery against commitments.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development, Process Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory CMC, QC/QA and Digital/IT to modernize workflows and ensure submission-ready data.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Molecular biology

Analytical development

Leadership

Data interpretation

Regulatory data

Digital workflows

Education

PhD in analytical sciences or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Benchling

LabVantage

Automation workflows

Job description

Moderna Inc. in Norwood, MA seeks a senior leader to head the Core Analytical Testing & Integrations organization, guiding 30–50 scientists across separations, RNA/lipid analytics, biophysical and microbiology.

The role oversees non-GMP release, stability and PPQ development with limited GMP testing in partnership with QC. You will set strategy, monitor performance with dashboards, ensure complete, reproducible data for Module 3 filings, and collaborate with Regulatory CMC, Manufacturing, and