Director, Analytical Development

Moderna Inc

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $167,000.00 - $300,700.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Phd or ms with extensive industry experience
Late-stage bioassay development expertise
Cell-based potency assay validation
** Moderna Inc. is seeking a Director of Analytical Development to lead bioassay development strategies for late-stage programs at their Norwood, Massachusetts facility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in bioassay development within a CMC environment, particularly for late-stage clinical products, and will work 100% onsite to drive innovation in mRNA science. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading bioassay development strategy for late-stage programs to ensure cell-based assays are fit-for-purpose for clinical and commercial use.
  • The position requires operating at the intersection of product biology, analytical development, and quality to translate complex mechanisms into robust regulatory-aligned bioassays.
  • Moderna offers best-in-class healthcare coverage, family planning benefits, and a holistic approach to well-being including fitness and mental health support.

Matching Summary

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** Moderna Inc. is seeking a Director of Analytical Development to lead bioassay development strategies for late-stage programs at their Norwood, Massachusetts facility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in bioassay development within a CMC environment, particularly for late-stage clinical products, and will work 100% onsite to drive innovation in mRNA science. **

Salary

Base: $167,000.00 - $300,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus and equity award; Benefits: Best-in-class healthcare, paid time off, and savings opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MS with extensive industry experience
  • Late-stage bioassay development expertise
  • Cell-based potency assay validation
  • Regulatory guideline application (ICH/FDA/EMA)
  • 100% onsite work in Norwood Massachusetts

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with RNA and LNP products
  • Generative AI integration for data interpretation
  • Cross-functional leadership without direct reports
  • Vaccine oncology rare disease applications
  • Method transfer and lifecycle management

Key Requirements

  • PhD preferred with 10+ years experience
  • MS with 12+ years relevant industry experience
  • BS with 15+ years relevant industry experience
  • Must be eligible as a US person
  • No remote work eligibility

Work Rights

Must qualify as a US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

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