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Moderna

Develops mRNA-based medicines for health

Global Regulatory CMC Lead

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$142.5k - $256.5k+ Annual discretionary bonus + Other incentive compensation + Equity award
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Norwood, MA, USA
HybridThree days in-office per week under the 70/30 work model.
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A BS, MS, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with a manufacturing and/or analytical focus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in biologics-focused Regulatory CMC.
  • Strong knowledge of current global CMC regulations, including the Common Technical Document (CTD) format and content of CMC regulatory submissions.
  • Knowledge of and broad experience with regulatory procedures and legislation related to CMC aspects of drug development, product registration, line extension, and license maintenance.
  • Ability to collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment to meet each program’s critical regulatory milestones.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective global CMC regulatory strategies for submissions such as IND, CTA, BLA, and MAA, and identify regulatory risks.
  • Provide guidance on Regulatory CMC aspects of product development projects.
  • Review documents for submission readiness and ensure submissions conform to health authority guidelines.
  • Lead Regulatory CMC discussions and interactions with health authorities to facilitate review and approval of submissions.
  • Assess manufacturing change controls.
  • Support development of regulatory processes and procedures for CMC components of regulatory submissions.
  • Support creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates.
  • Provide CMC regulatory guidance to manufacturing and quality teams and evaluate CMC change controls.
  • Interpret regulatory guidance documents, regulations, and directives, and advise Manufacturing, Quality, and Process/Analytical Development groups on applicability and impact to internal programs.
  • Coordinate regulatory CMC activities for one or more products through all stages of the product lifecycle, develop global regulatory CMC strategies, collaborate with stakeholders to execute strategies aligned with business priorities, and prepare CMC- and Quality-related agency correspondence and regulatory applications.

About the company

Moderna develops medicines built on messenger RNA (mRNA). Its products use mRNA delivered into cells to instruct them to produce specific proteins that can prevent or treat disease, with vaccines being a primary example. In practice, a dose delivers engineered mRNA into the body, cells translate it into a target protein, and the immune system responds or the protein modulates biology to combat disease. Moderna differentiates itself through its focus on building a whole mRNA medicines platform and in-house capabilities for designing, manufacturing, and scaling mRNA therapies, including rapid development and large-scale production. Its goal is to create a new category of medicines based on mRNA that can improve how diseases are discovered, developed, and treated, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 convertible notes raised $3 billion for oncology growth and debt flexibility.
  • April 21, 2026 European Commission approval made mCombriax the first authorized flu-COVID combo vaccine.
  • Second-quarter 2026 guidance targets up to 10% revenue growth and year-end cash of $4.7 billion.

What critics are saying

  • September 28, 2026, Delaware kept Bayer's mRNA patent case alive against Moderna.
  • July 15, 2026, Sanofi sued Moderna over COVID vaccine patents in New Jersey.
  • If intismeran fails beyond melanoma, Moderna remains a shrinking vaccine company.

What makes Moderna unique

  • Moderna's mRNA platform spans vaccines, oncology, and rare disease, unlike one-product peers.
  • September 30, 2026, Moderna added a COO to scale intismeran autogene manufacturing.
  • Bancel says Moderna owns mutation-selection software for personalized vaccines and synthetic, cell-free production.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Hybrid Work Options

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