Director, Robotics Programs: Strategy to Deployment

Moderna; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 183,800 - 330,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being programs

Family planning support

Generous paid time off

Equity/bonus

Job summary

Moderna seeks a Director, Robotics Program Implementation Lead to shape and execute the robotics strategy across the CMC manufacturing network for Clinical and Commercial operations, based in Norwood, MA. You will identify high‑value robotics opportunities, build roadmaps and business cases, establish governance, and lead a portfolio from concept to deployment in a highly regulated biotech environment.

Collaborate with Engineering, Digital, MSAT, Quality, and site leadership to ensure scalable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, automation, robotics, or program leadership in biotech/pharma.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of robotics, automation, manufacturing systems, and digital integration.
• Familiarity with GAMP, CSV, and regulatory compliance.
• Up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Moderna's CMC manufacturing robotics strategy and roadmap.
• Lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through deployment and operationalization.
• Establish governance, milestones, risk management, and performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across business, engineering, digital, and quality.
• Promote standardization, scalability, and reuse of robotics solutions across the enterprise.
• Communicate strategy, status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Cross-functional influence

Program leadership

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Robotics/CS

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Control Systems

SCADA

CSV/Regulatory

Job description

Moderna seeks a Director, Robotics Program Implementation Lead to shape and execute the robotics strategy across the CMC manufacturing network for Clinical and Commercial operations, based in Norwood, MA. You will identify high‑value robotics opportunities, build roadmaps and business cases, establish governance, and lead a portfolio from concept to deployment in a highly regulated biotech environment.

Collaborate with Engineering, Digital, MSAT, Quality, and site leadership to ensure scalable,