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Manager, Quality Assurance for Quality Control, UK

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Description

The Manager, Quality Assurance for Quality Control (QA for QC) at Moderna's UK manufacturing sites, primarily the Harwell facility, provides comprehensive quality oversight for QC activities. This role ensures all QC operations comply with cGMP, global regulations, and internal Moderna standards. The manager will shape the quality culture, support complex lab operations, and contribute to a reliable and compliant analytical framework. The position also involves embedding inspection readiness, working with international sites, and engaging with emerging digital technologies in mRNA manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

Provide strategic and operational quality oversight to QC laboratories at Harwell, aligned with Moderna's global quality framework.,Ensure QC methods, processes, and SOPs are scientifically robust, validated, and aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., ICH Q2 (R2), USP/Ph. Eur.).,Lead the QA review and approval of laboratory-related documentation, such as SOPs, analytical reports, Annual Product Quality Reviews, and trend analyses.,Oversee qualification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods to internal and external labs, ensuring lifecycle management and scientific integrity.,Support continuous GMP compliance by ensuring adherence to Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity standards.,Oversee and support OOS/OOT investigations to ensure they are prompt, unbiased, scientifically justified, and concluded with effective CAPAs.,Conduct on-the-floor QA oversight via lab walkthroughs, data reviews, and staff coaching.,Lead inspection readiness efforts and actively participate in hosting MHRA, FDA, and other regulatory inspections.,Monitor training, qualification, and competency records for QC personnel to ensure compliance.,Perform risk-based QA decision-making using ICH Q9 principles.,Oversee quality aspects of external/contract laboratories, including qualification and performance monitoring.,Execute trend analysis of QC data and verify CAPA effectiveness.,Maintain alignment with other Moderna labs (Norwood, Madrid, Resilience sites) and ensure harmonization where possible.,Foster an inclusive and quality-focused team culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.,Ensure task execution follows internal SOPs and global policies precisely and compliantly.,Participate in on-call rotations or shift coverage when required to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.,Additional duties as assigned in alignment with evolving site priorities.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.,8 – 10+ years of Biopharmaceutical / Pharmaceutical Industry within Quality.,Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations, ISO standards, and other relevant regulatory guidance documents.,Experience with regulatory inspections as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), including direct interactions with worldwide health authorities.,Demonstrated experience in analytical or microbiological method validation.,Experience with OOS/OOT investigation management, risk management, and digital quality systems.,Strong leadership skills with ability to develop, mentor, and motivate diverse teams.,Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.,Demonstrated ability making risk-based decisions.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

cGMP regulations
ISO standards
ICH Q2 (R2)
USP/Ph. Eur.
Good Documentation Practices
Data Integrity
OOS/OOT investigation management
CAPA
analytical method validation
microbiological method validation
ICH Q9 principles
digital quality systems
analytics platforms
mRNA technology

Soft Skills

Leadership
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Ownership
Proactive mindset
Influencing
Escalating critical issues
Mentoring
Motivating teams
Project management
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Risk-based decision making

Work Hours

On-call rotations or shift coverage required to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Best-in-class healthcare
voluntary benefit programs
holistic well-being approach (fitness
mindfulness
mental health support)
family building benefits (fertility
adoption
surrogacy support)
generous paid time off (vacation
bank holidays
volunteer days
sabbatical
global recharge days
discretionary year-end shutdown)
savings and investments
location-specific perks and extras.

Special Commitments

May require an enhanced pre-employment check.,Participate in on-call rotations or shift coverage when required to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

About the Company

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Moderna, Inc.

Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA (mRNA). The company's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases.

Innovative
Science-driven
Collaborative
Fast-paced
Mission-oriented
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