Director, Technical Development Operations

Moderna

Norwood, MA, USA
$167,000.00 - $300,700.00; bonus/equity: eligible ...
70% in-office, 30% remote
Lead bioassay operations
Design and implement automated facility
Gxp-ready infrastructure
Moderna is seeking a Director of Technical Development Operations to lead the establishment and management of a centralized Bioassay Center of Excellence at their Norwood, MA facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioassay operations, leadership, and a passion for advancing mRNA technology in a collaborative, innovative environment

Job Summary

  • As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.
  • The Director will lead daily bioassay operations while driving the design, implementation, and scale-up of a fully automated centralized facility.
  • Collaborate with automation and digital teams to embed next-generation tools, including opportunities to incorporate Generative AI capabilities for smarter lab operations and enhanced data analytics.

Matching Summary

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Moderna is seeking a Director of Technical Development Operations to lead the establishment and management of a centralized Bioassay Center of Excellence at their Norwood, MA facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioassay operations, leadership, and a passion for advancing mRNA technology in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Salary

$167,000.00 - $300,700.00; 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead bioassay operations
  • Design and implement automated facility
  • GxP-ready infrastructure
  • Cross-functional integration
  • Workforce planning and training

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic systems thinker
  • Digital and automation landscape
  • Generative AI capabilities

Key Requirements

  • 15 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree
  • 10 years of relevant experience with a PhD
  • PhD in a relevant field is preferred
  • Substantial hands-on experience leading bioassay operations
  • Strong people leadership experience
  • Experience delivering complex capital automation projects
  • Working knowledge of GxP, GMP/GCLP
  • Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

Work Rights

Must be a US person

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