Skip to main content

Description

This pivotal role at Moderna involves acting as a Qualified Person (QP) responsible for certifying and authorizing the release of Moderna's innovative mRNA-based drug products manufactured at the Harwell site in the UK. The QP ensures strict compliance with The Human Medicines Regulations 2012, EU GMP (including Annex 16 and 13), and MHRA guidance, particularly for sterile drug product batches. The role also involves maintaining oversight of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, leading quality improvements, participating in audits and inspections, and collaborating cross-functionally to foster a strong quality culture.

What We're Looking For

Act as the named Qualified Person (QP) on Moderna's site license(s).,Certify and authorize batch releases in full compliance with The Human Medicines Regulations 2012, EU GMP (Annex 16, and where applicable, Annex 13), and MHRA guidance.,Ensure sterile drug product batches meet cGMP, approved specifications, and the conditions of the Marketing or Clinical Trial Authorisation.,Maintain oversight of the PQS as it pertains to QP responsibilities, ensuring it is fit for purpose.,Escalate GMP or product quality concerns related to safety and efficacy to senior leadership.,Participate as a member of the site and country Quality teams, promoting strong quality culture and QRM principles.,Attend and report at the Quality Management Review Forum.,Oversee delegated activities and ensuring proper training of personnel or third parties.,Lead or participate in self-inspections, external audits, and Quality Risk Assessments.,Serve as the QP point of contact for Technical/Quality Agreement reviews and approvals.,Review and approve deviations, OOS, OOT, excursions, CAPAs, risk assessments, and other batch-impacting quality records.,Review and approve electronic batch records (eBR) and associated documentation for batch release.,Monitor emerging regulatory guidance and ensuring continued compliance through internal assessments.,Provide Quality oversight for validation and qualification of GMP facilities, utilities, and equipment.,Oversee product technology transfers from a Quality perspective.,Collaborate cross-functionally to drive Quality culture and embed a continuous improvement mindset.

Ideal Candidate

A Life Science degree and/or relevant postgraduate qualification.,Eligibility to act as a Qualified Person (QP), with demonstrable knowledge of biologics and sterile manufacturing sufficient to be named on the site's licences issued by the MHRA.,Commitment to maintaining QP status through ongoing Continuing Professional Development.,Experience working in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical / biological manufacturing environments.,Expert knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems, including their application across the product lifecycle.,Extensive understanding of GxP requirements for both early-phase clinical trial materials and commercial products, including interpretation and application of EU GMP and associated MHRA guidance.,Demonstrated, in-depth understanding of broader GMP principles, industry standards, and current trends shaping the regulatory landscape.,Experience as a qualified pharmaceutical auditor (internal and/or external).,Proven experience hosting and participating in regulatory inspections (e.g., MHRA, FDA, EMA).

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

GMP
PQS (Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems)
GxP
EU GMP
MHRA guidance
Quality Risk Management (QRM)
Biologics manufacturing
Sterile manufacturing
Pharmaceutical auditing
Regulatory inspections (MHRA, FDA, EMA)
Validation and qualification
Product technology transfers
Electronic batch records (eBR)
Data analytics
Digital platforms

Soft Skills

Leadership
Driving organizational change
Patient-Centric Mindset
Digital and Data-Driven
Strong Communicator
Collaborator
Lean Thinker
Agile
Innovative
Risk-Based Mindset
Accountable
Solutions-Oriented
Ownership
Adaptability
Continuous improvement mindset
Teamwork
Direct mentorship

Benefits

Best-in-class healthcare
Voluntary benefit programs
Holistic well-being (fitness, mindfulness, mental health support)
Family building benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy)
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

Must be willing to maintain QP status through ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

About the Company

M

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
View all jobs at Moderna, Inc.

    We respect your privacy

    BerryMap uses cookies to provide essential features, analyze usage, and improve your experience. You can customize your preferences below.