Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry & Raw Mat

The Role

Moderna is seeking an Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry & Raw Materials based at our Norwood, MA site.

The Associate Director will provide scientific, strategic, operational and people leadership. This role leads a global team responsible for method validation and transfer strategies of chemistry and raw material commercial methods, implementation, and network data oversight. The Associate Director will partner cross‑functionally with Quality Control (QC), Manufacturing, Technical Development, and external partners to drive readiness, consistency, and excellence in analytical sciences.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of scientists and specialists, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and growth.
• Build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across internal and external laboratories.
• Ensure team priorities are clear, aligned to business objectives, and executed with compliance, quality and scientific rigor.

Method Strategy & Oversight

• Lead the design of method validation and transfer strategies for raw material and chemistry methods.
• Provide scientific oversight to ensure robustness, reproducibility, and regulatory alignment of methods across the global network.
• Partner with cross functional teams to design and implement a comprehensive raw material qualification strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight for global analytical performance and ensure alignment across sites and partners.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure SOPs, method forms, training documents, and supporting records are complete, compliant, and audit‑ready.
• Drive holistic implementation and maintenance of documentation and training materials across laboratories to support onboarding and ongoing development.

Training & Network Support

• Partner with QC leaders to design and oversee training strategies that ensure analyst proficiency across raw material and chemistry methods.
• Provide network‑wide data oversight to ensure integrity, consistency, and alignment with global requirements.

Investigations & CMO Engagement

• Provide expert support in analytical investigations, including method performance issues and raw material testing challenges.
• Collaborate with CMOs and suppliers to ensure technical alignment, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to company standards.
• Act as a key AS&T point of contact for external partners supporting raw materials and chemistry testing.

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

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; BS with extensive experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology analytical sciences, with direct experience in raw materials and chemistry‑focused methods.
• Strong expertise in method validation, transfer, lifecycle management, and global regulatory expectations (ICH, USP, Ph. Eur.).
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing scientific teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across internal stakeholders, global QC, and external partners.
• Experience supporting QC laboratories, training, and investigations in GMP‑regulated environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Environment & Expectations

• This is a people leadership role with high technical impact across the network.
• Requires collaboration with Analytical Development, QC, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
• May require occasional travel for site visits, training, or CMO support.

Pay & Benefits

Best‑in‑class healthcare coverage, 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 investment opportunities to help you plan for the future.

Location‑specific perks and extras.

Salary Range

$142,500.00 – $256,500.00.

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. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

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

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

Location

Norwood, MA. (Waltham, Cambridge, Boston, etc.)

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