Director, Robotics Implementation Program Lead

BioSpace

Norwood (MA)

On-site

USD 184,000 - 330,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Generous paid time off

Family planning benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Director, Robotics Program Implementation Lead to shape and execute the robotics strategy across the CMC manufacturing network for Clinical and Commercial operations. This role is based in Moderna’s Norwood, MA office and requires strong leadership across engineering, digital, and quality teams to deliver scalable robotics programs.

The successful candidate will own governance, roadmaps, and business cases while partnering with senior leaders to achieve measurable outcomes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, technical operations, or program leadership in regulated environments
Experience developing business cases, investment estimates, and roadmaps
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs from concept through implementation
Strong understanding of robotics, automation, and manufacturing systems
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional execution
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and ISA standards
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and CSV/GAMP

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the robotics strategy and roadmap across the CMC manufacturing network
Identify and prioritize robotics opportunities such as AMRs, machine tending robots, and humanoids
Partner with business leaders to translate operational needs into robotics initiatives
Define solution approaches and implementation strategies with subject matter experts
Develop investment estimates, resource plans, timelines, and feasibility assessments
Lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through deployment and operationalization
Establish governance, milestones, risk management, and performance metrics
Drive cross-functional alignment and remove barriers
Influence stakeholders and drive decision-making at all levels

Skills

Robotics strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Program management

Manufacturing operations

Digital integration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

SCADA

GAMP/CSV

Control systems

Job description

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Director, Robotics Program Implementation Lead to shape and execute the robotics strategy across CMC manufacturing network for Clinical and Commercial operations. Moderna’s CMC manufacturing network includes Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing capabilities. This leader will identify and prioritize robotics opportunities, develop the roadmap and business cases, establish governance, and lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through deployment and operationalization.

This role will partner closely with CMC business leaders, Engineering, Digital, Manufacturing, MSAT, Automation, Quality, and site leadership to identify high-value robotics opportunities and convert them into scalable, executable programs.

The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of strategic program leadership, manufacturing operations knowledge, robotics and automation fluency, executive communication, and cross-functional influence. This individual will partner closely with technical subject matter experts to define solution approaches while empowering technical leads to own design decisions. The Director will ensure robotics initiatives are scalable, standardized, compliant, and aligned to measurable business outcomes.

This position is based in Moderna’s Norwood, MA office.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Robotics Strategy and Roadmap

Develop and maintain Moderna's CMC manufacturing robotics strategy and roadmap.
Identify and prioritize robotics opportunities in the areas of AMRs, Machine Tending Robots, Humanoids as a few examples.
Partner with business leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into robotics initiatives.
Define solution approaches and implementation strategies in partnership with technical subject matter experts.
Develop investment estimates, resource requirements, timelines, and technical feasibility assessments for proposed initiatives.

Program Portfolio Leadership

Lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through deployment and operationalization.
Establish governance, milestones, risk management processes, and performance metrics across the robotics portfolio.
Drive cross-functional alignment across business, engineering, digital, and quality.
Hold program teams accountable for commitments, deliverables, and execution outcomes.
Proactively identify and remove organizational, technical, operational, and resource barriers
Influence stakeholders and drive decision-making across all levels of the organization, including senior executives.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Communicate program strategy, status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership, including Business Unit Heads.
Partner with technical leads to evaluate solutions and empower technical leads to own and drive design.
Promote standardization, scalability, and reuse of robotics solutions across the enterprise.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, technical operations, or program leadership, in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
cGMP experience in Drug Substance or Drug Product manufacturing
Experience developing business cases, investment estimates, resource plans, timelines, risk assessments, and value realization models.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through implementation and operationalization
Strong understanding of robotics, automation, manufacturing systems, equipment implementation, digital integration, and technical feasibility assessment.
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive execution across matrixed teams.
Understanding of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts, ISA-95 and ISA-88 industry standards
Familiarity with Control Systems, SCADA systems, Fleet Management System, Data Systems, and System Integration
Knowledge of GAMP, Computer System Validation (CSV), and regulatory compliance requirements
Potential to travel up to 25%

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
Experience implementing robotics solutions in GMP, cleanroom, aseptic, laboratory, warehouse, packaging, inspection, or manufacturing environments.
Experience managing a portfolio of automation, digital, manufacturing, or engineering initiatives.
Demonstrated success leading adoption of new technologies in operational environments
Motivation and curiosity to learn new technologies and continuously improve
Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to quality and operational excellence
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Pay & Benefits

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 $183,800.00 - $330,300.00. 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.

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.

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.

Our Working Model

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 Opportunities

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. 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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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