Director, CMC Quantitative Science — Onsite Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Well-being programs

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna seeks a Director-level Quantitative Scientist for the CMC QS team in Norwood, MA. You will lead a small team delivering advanced quantitative solutions across the product lifecycle, partnering with Process Development, Analytical Development, Quality, Manufacturing and Digital to guide regulatory submissions and data-driven decision making.

You will shape scientific strategy, set technical vision, and deploy scalable tools for real-time trending, root cause analysis, and shelf-life

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience;
• MS degree in Statistics or related discipline with 10 - 15 years of relevant experience;
• or BS degree in Statistics or related discipline with 15+ years of relevant experience;
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex statistical projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

Responsibilities

• Define and execute statistical strategies that support Moderna’s CMC and business objectives.
• Lead the design and application of complex experimental and statistical models for challenges such as stability, comparability, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects spanning regulatory filings, lifecycle extensions, and digital tools; ensure scientific quality, timelines, and business alignment.
• Lead the development and governance of analytics platforms, such as: stability data monitoring, CPV dashboards & architecture, automated investigation & trending tools.
• Drive best practices in data creation, pipelining, integration, and reproducibility across GMP and non-GMP environments.
• Mentor junior and senior team members; lead internal training and upskilling efforts to strengthen statistical thinking across the organization.

Skills

Statistics

Leadership

Programming

R

Python

SAS

Spotfire

Power BI

Tableau

Education

PhD in Statistics

MS in Statistics

BS in Statistics

Tools

LIMS

MES

OSI PI

SAP

Job description

Moderna seeks a Director-level Quantitative Scientist for the CMC QS team in Norwood, MA. You will lead a small team delivering advanced quantitative solutions across the product lifecycle, partnering with Process Development, Analytical Development, Quality, Manufacturing and Digital to guide regulatory submissions and data-driven decision making.

You will shape scientific strategy, set technical vision, and deploy scalable tools for real-time trending, root cause analysis, and shelf-life