Senior Manager, Logistics Operations

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

This individual contributor role will be responsible for driving the performance, compliance, and transformation of Moderna’s European logistics operations hub. Operating from Warsaw, you will own day-to-day upstream logistics across warehousing and transportation while embedding automation, smart systems, and AI-enabled tools into every process. The role balances operational ownership with next-generation innovation, ensuring resilient and compliant logistics across Moderna’s growing international network.

You will collaborate closely with Moderna Digital, Planning, and Quality teams to implement AI-driven visibility, predictive analytics, and automated workflows. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to global health impact while helping evolve logistics operations into a digitally intelligent, fully connected ecosystem.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Execute daily operations of Moderna’s European logistics hub, managing upstream transportation (air, road, sea) and warehousing.

• Ensure efficient material flows across inbound, intercompany, warehousing, and outbound supply chain segments.

• Lead implementation of GDP-compliant shipping processes including handling, validation, and customs.

• Drive operational excellence across all logistics flows, maintaining alignment with Health Authority, GDP, GMP, Cold Chain, Trade, and Security requirements.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align compliance and operational priorities, enabling robust and seamless supply.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Deploy automation and digital platforms in partnership with Moderna Digital and Logistics Engineering:

  • Transport and Warehouse Management Systems (TMS/WMS)

  • Real-time visibility tools, smart IoT devices, and digital scorecards

  • AI/ML-enabled forecasting and exception management

  • Digital twins and automated customs solutions

• Lead integration with 3PLs and carriers, ensuring real-time data connectivity and performance alignment.

• Optimize cost-to-serve models while preserving reliability and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with Trade Compliance to ensure import/export readiness and customs adherence.

• Develop and maintain logistics SOPs, compliance documentation, and performance dashboards.

• Coordinate internal and external partners to deliver logistics transformation initiatives, focusing on scalability, simplification, and intelligent automation.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
  This role is at the heart of Moderna’s logistics transformation, and success will require embracing digital platforms, AI, and automation to reimagine upstream flows. Your ability to apply advanced technologies to solve operational challenges will directly contribute to global patient outcomes.

• “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”
  As a senior logistics operator in a matrixed global structure, you’ll need to take full ownership of outcomes—proactively solving challenges, leading continuous improvement, and driving initiatives that shape the future of logistics at Moderna.

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

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration.

• 8–10 years (BS) or 5–8 years (MS) of experience in Distribution/Logistics/Supply Chain, ideally in the pharma or biotech sector.

• Experience in a cGMP and cGDP-regulated environment with a strong understanding of pharma logistics.

• Hands-on experience with SAP or ERP systems and advanced logistics software (TMS, WMS, visibility tools).

• Working knowledge of GDP and regulatory frameworks.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate a strong and independent work ethic that sees tasks to completion.

• You drive for results and demonstrate the ability to develop solutions. You love what you do, and it shows

• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate and communicate with senior CMC Management in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment – you are outgoing, communicative, and seek to build relationships daily

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• A mindset that is curious, solutions-driven, and willing to challenge the status quo to enable transformation.

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

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

• APICS certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)) is a plus

• Experience with Cold Chain Transportation Products

• Proven track record implementing automation, digital tools or AI/ML solutions in logistics

• Familiarity with predictive analytics, digital twins and connected supply chain ecosystems.

Pay & Benefits

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

• Best-in-class healthcare, 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

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

• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

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 committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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