Senior Manager, DNA Manufacturing Operations & Integration
Moderna
Summary
Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. This is an opportunity to lead at the intersection of DNA Manufacturing, Cell Bank operations, Operational Excellence, technology transfer, quality, digital capability, and manufacturing performance, helping translate complex technical and business priorities into reliable execution.
Job description
Here's What You'll Do
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of Specialists and Senior Specialists with broad expertise across DNA and Cell Bank manufacturing processes.
- Own and continuously improve the DNA Manufacturing continuous improvement and Operational Excellence program.
- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning DNA Manufacturing and partner organizations.
- Own the strategy and execution of manufacturing change controls associated with area improvements.
- Provide manufacturing leadership and execution support for technology transfers.
- Lead the use of operational data, performance indicators, manufacturing trends, and operational insights to identify risks and opportunities.
- Establish and continuously evolve effective operational performance management mechanisms.
- Serve as a GMP leader and manufacturing subject matter expert.
- Partner closely with MSAT, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Digital, CMC Development, Planning, and other stakeholders.
- Support the organization's ongoing state of inspection readiness.
- Build organizational capability in continuous improvement, structured problem solving, project execution, data-driven decision making, and change management.
- Serve as a member of the DNA Leadership Team.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, accountable, and inclusive working culture.
- Act as a trusted advisor and problem solver for DNA Operations leadership.
- Work with Digital and cross-functional partners to explore Generative AI and other advanced digital tools.
Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, manufacturing, or another relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations, manufacturing sciences, operational excellence, or a related environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people.
- Proven ability to influence and lead effectively within a complex matrix organization.
- Demonstrated ownership and successful execution of complex, cross-functional projects or programs.
- Experience with GMP manufacturing and quality systems, including change control.
- Experience supporting technology transfer, manufacturing readiness, process implementation, or other cross-functional technical programs.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement and operational excellence principles.
- Demonstrated ability to use data, trends, and performance indicators to identify problems and drive decisions.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and inspection readiness activities preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, manufacturing, or another relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations, manufacturing sciences, operational excellence, or a related environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people, including creating clarity, setting priorities, coaching performance, and building organizational capability.
- Proven ability to influence and lead effectively within a complex matrix organization.
- Demonstrated ownership and successful execution of complex, cross-functional projects or programs.
- Experience with GMP manufacturing and quality systems, including change control.
- Experience supporting technology transfer, manufacturing readiness, process implementation, or other cross-functional technical programs.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement and operational excellence principles.
- Demonstrated ability to use data, trends, and performance indicators to identify problems, establish priorities, and drive decisions and improvement.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, connect technical and business considerations, and take ownership of problems.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and inspection readiness activities preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare
- Voluntary benefit programs
- Fitness support
- Mindfulness support
- Mental health support
- Family planning benefits
- Fertility support
- Adoption support
- Surrogacy support
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Volunteer days
- Sabbatical
- Global recharge days
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
Company overview
Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.