Senior Systems Engineer

Moderna Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

In-office collaboration

Equity option

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics seeks a Senior LabVantage LIMS implementor to drive the LabVantage solution within the Digital Laboratory Systems group. You will report to the Director, Digital LIMS Systems and help shape the long-term QC digital roadmap.

Responsibilities include acting as the senior LIMS expert, leading continuous improvement projects, supporting cross-functional programs, and collaborating with MES, SAP, LIMS, and potentially eQMS to deploy integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Experience with LabVantage LIMS Development is a must.
• Worked as Functional LIMS Expert, preferably in LabVantage, expertise in GxP environment with a focus on GMP.
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred or equivalent training and relative work experience required

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior system expert for the LIMS solution (LabVantage)
• Propose, lead and deploy small and medium-size continuous improvement projects within the Lab Systems
• Participate and provide support for large cross functional projects
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and internal digital teams to design, develop and implement solutions with integration to MES, SAP, LIMS, and potentially eQMS
• Application support for LIMS as a level 2/3 SME, including version control, upgrades, patching and deployments, and system maintenance
• Help shape the strategy for an integrated digital lab systems landscape
• Participate in the delivery of projects and initiatives in a timely and qualitative manner
• Highlight potential risks and act proactively to resolve issues
• Participate in the demand management process to assist the business in establishing business cases relating to new systems or potential system changes

Skills

8+ years LabVantage LIMS Development

Functional LIMS Expert

GxP/GMP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Role

The Labvantage LIMS process and implementor will report to and work closely with the Director, Digital LIMS Systems to ensure the implementation of new solutions and improvement of existing systems (LabVantage) for the Moderna Digital Laboratory Systems organization. This role will help shape and deliver the long-term strategic vision for the Quality Control Digital roadmap. This opportunity is unique in the pace and speed we expect and achieve.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Act as the senior system expert for the LIMS solution (LabVantage)
• Propose, lead and deploy small and medium-size continuous improvement projects within the Lab Systems
• Participate and provide support for large cross functional projects
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and internal digital teams to design, develop and implement solutions with integration to MES, SAP, LIMS, and potentially eQMS
• Application support for LIMS as a level 2/3 SME, including version control, upgrades, patching and deployments, and system maintenance
• Help shape the strategy for an integrated digital lab systems landscape
• Participate in the delivery of projects and initiatives in a timely and qualitative manner
• Highlight potential risks and act proactively to resolve issues
• Participate in the demand management process to assist the business in establishing business cases relating to new systems or potential system changes

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

• Having 8+ years of Experience with LabVantage LIMS Development is a must
• Worked as Functional LIMS Expert, preferably in LabVantage, expertise in GxP environment with a focus on GMP
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred or equivalent training and relative work experience required

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

• Working understanding of cGMP and manufacturing operations and practices
• An understanding of computer systems validation practices (GAMP)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on cross-functional teams
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

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.

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 $145,900.00 - $234,200.00. 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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.