Executive Director, Research & Development Quality Assurance (rdqa)

Moderna

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Base: $224,900.00 - $404,600.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid (70% in-office, 30% remote)
Gcp, glp, gclp, gvp compliance
Global regulatory inspections
Risk-based quality management
Moderna is seeking an Executive Director for Research & Development Quality Assurance to lead its global quality strategy across various GxP domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in quality management and regulatory compliance, and will play a pivotal role in shaping Moderna's innovative quality culture

Job Summary

  • This is a critical leadership opportunity for a seasoned Quality executive to shape and drive Moderna’s global R&D Quality strategy across all GxP domains.
  • The Executive Director (ED), R&D Quality Assurance (RDQA), reporting to the Head of Quality, will set the strategic direction, governance model, and operational excellence framework for Quality within Research and Development.
  • At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Matching Summary

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Moderna is seeking an Executive Director for Research & Development Quality Assurance to lead its global quality strategy across various GxP domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in quality management and regulatory compliance, and will play a pivotal role in shaping Moderna's innovative quality culture.

Salary

Base: $224,900.00 - $404,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award; Benefits: Best-in-class healthcare, well-being resources, family planning, generous PTO, savings and investment opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GCP, GLP, GCLP, GVP compliance
  • Global regulatory inspections
  • Risk-based quality management
  • Data-driven quality culture
  • R&D Quality strategy development

Nice-to-have

  • Modernize quality oversight
  • Digital tools and automation
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Cross-functional partnership skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in life science or related field
  • 15+ years in biopharmaceutical industry
  • 10+ years leading R&D quality organizations
  • Experience developing and managing budgets
  • Experience developing and executing audit programs
  • Extensive knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, ICH regulations

Work Rights

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

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