Associate Director, CMC Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Lead

The Role:

Reporting to the Exe. Director of Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Management, the candidate in this role will be a pivotal force in supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives and aligning operations within Moderna’s CMC Digital organization and TPM for cross- CMC initiatives. This role operates at the intersection of digital strategy, CMC innovation, and enterprise execution—playing a critical role in accelerating Moderna’s mission through the thoughtful design and orchestration of digital programs that enable transformational CMC capabilities. It also demands a strong leader focused on operational excellence, strategic planning, and management of cross-functional programs critical to our CMC organization.

Here's What You’ll Do:

• Assist in leading the operational delivery of Moderna’s Digital Agenda under the Director’s guidance.

• Support the management of a strategic portfolio focusing on digital operations and strategic initiatives across the CMC Digital organization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and support project management and operational changes within the digital domain.

• Contribute to the data-driven strategy development and implementation, aligning digital efforts with business priorities and organizational goals.

• Facilitate communication and best practices sharing among functional portfolio leaders, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Co-lead the design and execution of the portfolio operating model with Digital and CMC leaders—ensuring initiatives are defined, sequenced, resourced, and measured.

• Drive transparency, predictability, and value delivery across a portfolio that spans Cross CMC data investments, lab automation, and AI/ML-enabled insights.

• Ensure decision-making frameworks are data-driven, with clear visibility into cross-program interdependencies, delivery risk, and resource alignment.

• Build and maintain a stakeholder engagement model, including executive dashboards, program updates, and cross-functional working groups.

• Act as a strategic liaison between the Digital organization and senior CMC stakeholders, translating complex technical roadmaps into actionable value stories.

• Drive resource and capacity planning across internal teams and external partners; lead multi-vendor delivery models and optimize for cost, quality, and velocity.

• Partner with Finance and Operations to track budgets, reallocate investment as needed, and ensure portfolio delivery aligns with Moderna’s enterprise goals.

• Support the establishment of operational data platforms and data-driven KPIs to monitor and enhance digital operation performance.

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

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years in digital operations or IT management, with a proven track record in technical program management, digital strategy execution and portfolio management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Deep experience delivering complex, cross-functional programs with distributed teams and multiple stakeholder groups.

• Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, including Agile practices.

• Strong financial management skills with experience in budgeting and cost control.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of leading diverse teams and working effectively across organizational boundaries.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the digital transformation challenges and opportunities within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in CMC.

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

• Advanced degree (MA/MS/MBA) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

• fluency with product operating models and software delivery lifecycle.

• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Proven ability to support change management within a dynamic environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $142,500.00 - $256,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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. 

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. 

Our Working Model 

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. 

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

Equal Opportunities

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

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. #LI-CK1

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