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Full-Time
Hybrid

Senior Director, MSAT

MModerna, Inc.1 Moderna Way, Norwood, MAUS$196,700 - US$353,400 per year
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Description

Lead Moderna's global technical strategy for Drug Product (DP) operations, overseeing end-to-end sterile DP manufacturing from formulation to packaging for commercial and clinical mRNA programs. This includes managing CPV, visual inspection, labeling, packaging strategy, regulatory compliance, and introducing new technologies. Drive standardization and optimization across internal and external networks, ensuring robustness, compliance, and continuous improvement. Guide a high-performing team and integrate digital and AI-driven solutions into manufacturing to deliver mRNA medicines quickly and at scale.

What We're Looking For

Own the global technical strategy and optimization of aseptic DP operations across container types (vials, pre-filled syringes, devices).,Oversee product lifecycle and Continued Process Verification (CPV), driving robust risk management and mitigation planning.,Introduce enabling technologies such as closed systems, single-use platforms, and advanced sensors/PAT.,Embed digital and AI solutions in DP operations, especially automated visual inspection.,Provide real-time and remote technical support for deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.,Serve as SME during global health authority inspections and contribute to CMC dossiers and responses.,Define and deploy network-level data and master standards for interoperability across MES, LIMS, QMS, and historian systems.,Use AI/ML and statistical tools for multivariate analysis and anomaly detection.,Establish standardized philosophies for visual inspection (manual, semi-automated, automated), including algorithm validation.,Lead optimization of labeling and packaging operations, ensuring serialization, traceability, and cold chain compliance.,Build and lead a world-class DP MSAT team with clear development plans, technical decision-making guidance, and inspection preparation.,Harmonize global procedures and standards across internal and external manufacturing sites.,Drive annual productivity targets in partnership with Supply and Finance.,Ensure compliance with particle/defect detection standards and AQL sampling protocols.,Lead deployment of CPV dashboards, automated alerts, and self-service analytical capabilities.,Promote a psychologically safe, inclusive environment.,Travel >40% of the time.

Ideal Candidate

Technical Expertise: Filling process development, optimization, and validation; Visual inspection technologies (manual and robotic); Process validation, EMPQ, and media fills; Regulatory compliance and contributions to PPQ and BLA filings; Familiarity with global regulatory guidelines (CFR 21, ICH, PDA standards); Proficiency in Continued Process Verification (CPV), Quality by Design (QbD), and data analytics tools; Familiarity with labeling and packaging processes.,Intellectual curiosity and ability to lead and mentor staff in technical areas outside your area of expertise. Ability to influence cross functionally.,Demonstrated experience implementing new technology for commercial operations.,Strong technical problem-solving experience.

Minimum Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, etc.)

Hard Skills

Filling process development
optimization
validation
Visual inspection technologies
Process validation
EMPQ
media fills
Regulatory compliance
PPQ
BLA filings
CFR 21
ICH
PDA standards
Continued Process Verification (CPV)
Quality by Design (QbD)
data analytics tools
labeling
packaging processes
AI
ChatGPT
JMP
Python
SQL
Power BI
Spotfire
MES
LIMS
QMS
historian systems
AI/ML
statistical tools
multivariate analysis
anomaly detection
algorithm validation
serialization
traceability
cold chain compliance
CPV dashboards

Soft Skills

Effective collaboration
stakeholder management
influence
negotiation
excellent verbal communication
excellent written communication
technical presentations
strategic scenarios
leadership
mentoring
problem-solving
curiosity
accountability
psychological safety
inclusivity

Benefits

Best-in-class healthcare coverage
voluntary benefit programs
holistic well-being approach (fitness
mindfulness
mental health support)
family planning benefits (fertility
adoption
surrogacy support)
generous paid time off (vacation
volunteer days
sabbatical
global recharge days
discretionary year-end shutdown)
savings and investment opportunities
location-specific perks and extras
annual discretionary bonus
other incentive compensation
equity award.

Special Commitments

Must be willing to travel (>40% of the time); Position may involve access to U.S. export control laws (only U.S. persons are eligible).

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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