Manager – Quality Control Scheduling

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for performing multiple activities in support of Moderna’s cGMP Quality Control (QC) Laboratories; maintaining the QC site execution schedule, at a daily and shift level, for all resources to ensure on-time, in-full delivery of results to support lots release and the Stability Program at Moderna’s Norwood site. The scheduler is also expected to maintain and communicate testing metrics from the QC group and highlight constraints to functional management. The incumbent of this role will work in close cooperation with multiple stakeholders to ensure that the testing and reporting schedule is set against company priorities.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Work directly with the project management, supply chain, QA and manufacturing teams to capture all required commercial and clinical lot testing needs for the site.

• Develop the laboratory testing schedule to meet demand and communicate capacity constraints.

• Responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of Scheduling software systems.

• Create and maintain detailed plan to support the testing needs of the stability and technical development groups.

• Lead meetings with QC laboratory sub-teams to align and facilitate discussions on priorities, quality events and overall deliverables.

• Communicate KPI’s and metrics that track the effectiveness of planning and testing execution.

• Serve as a point of contact for information requests on status into the QC team and respond, or route accordingly.

• Follow all relevant GxP regulations, guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Execute tasks precisely as defined in internal guiding documents including but not limited to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements to ensure data, documentation, and records are completed and maintained for use by the business and available to support audits or inspections.

• Complete training in assigned required learning plan according to the defined timing and the prescribed requalification cadence.

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

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

• Education: BA/BS Degree

• Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience of planning in QC Laboratories planning inside a Supply Chain or QA organizations.

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

• Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (specify GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP or other applicable standards).

• 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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