Director – Global Quality

The Role

In this role, you will lead and oversee strategic initiatives, governance, and operational excellence efforts within Global Quality. This individual will serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP of Global Quality and the Global Quality Leadership Team (GQLT), providing oversight for key business operations, project management, and driving the execution of critical global initiatives. The Director will be instrumental in supporting the business planning process, integrating operational excellence into the organization, and ensuring alignment with enterprise-level goals.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams across Quality, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Regulatory to implement strategic initiatives that drive efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement in quality processes.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership & Operations:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP of Global Quality and the GQLT on key quality-related topics.

• Lead the planning and execution of the annual business cycle, including Long-Range Planning (LRP), budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Develop and maintain the Global Quality operational roadmaps and ensure alignment with digital and quality management system (QMS) initiatives.

• Oversee operational governance, ensuring project portfolio management and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Support the implementation of Operational Excellence (OE) frameworks to drive continuous improvement across Global Quality functions.

• Business Excellence:

• Establish Global Quality Operational Excellence (OE) programs, focusing on improving business performance and ensuring sustainable scalability.

• Partner with Global Quality HR and Finance to manage headcount, budgeting, and quarterly reforecasts.

• Facilitate the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality and operational metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Project Management Office (PMO) Oversight:

• Lead the PMO for Global Quality, coordinating project planning, resource allocation, and risk management across functions.

• Support the execution of high-impact strategic projects and ensure project governance processes are followed.

• Analyze and present the performance of the organization to the management team, identifying areas for improvement and driving accountability for action items.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and implement communication strategies for Global Quality, ensuring consistent messaging across the organization.

• Create high-impact executive communications, including presentations for the Executive Committee, Global Quality town halls, and external stakeholders.

• Act as the liaison between the SVP Global Quality and key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate decision-making and alignment.

• Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and develop cross-functional teams and direct reports, promoting a culture of operational excellence and accountability.

• Collaborate with the broader organization, including external partners, to benchmark best practices and introduce innovative solutions to quality challenges.

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

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

• Advanced degree in Quality, Business, or a technical discipline preferred.

• 10+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including experience in quality leadership, GMP operations, or GXP.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong background in operational excellence, project management, and business governance.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, global quality projects.

• Proven ability to collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment and operate effectively in ambiguity.

• Strong knowledge of US, EU, Japan, and ICH regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated experience with digital systems and quality management software.

• Experience in business planning, financial management, and resource allocation in a fast-paced environment.

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

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!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 [email protected].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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