The Role
Moderna is looking for an Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, CMC, to join our team. This pivotal role will focus on preparing and overseeing CMC and Quality related agency correspondence and regulatory applications, governing CMC submissions, and providing regulatory compliance support for the development of global products. The successful candidate will lead and support all regulatory activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality CMC sections of regulatory documentation. This role demands a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects in a fast and results-oriented environment, dedicated to bringing a new generation of transformative medicines to patients.

Here's What You'll Do

• Developing and implementing effective CMC regulatory strategies for international submissions (e.g., IND/CTA/BLA/MAA) and identifying regulatory risks.
• Providing guidance on regulatory CMC aspects of product development projects.
• Reviewing documents for submission readiness, ensuring conformity to health authority guidelines.
• Leading Regulatory CMC discussions and interactions with health authorities to facilitate the review and approval of submissions.
• Developing regulatory processes and procedures to support the CMC components of regulatory submissions.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates.
• Providing CMC regulatory guidance to manufacturing and quality teams; evaluating CMC change controls.
• Offering interpretations of regulatory guidance documents, regulations, and directives, advising on their applicability and impact on internal programs.
• Leading oversight of multiple programs in various therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology, and/or rare diseases).

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

• Pursue options in parallel: This role requires a strategic thinker who can explore multiple avenues simultaneously to ensure the most efficient and effective regulatory strategies.
• Act with urgency: Given the fast-paced and result-oriented environment, acting swiftly and decisively is crucial to meet deadlines and deliver transformative medicines to patients.

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

• BS in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field is required.
• MS degree in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field is desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, manufacturing and/or analytical focus.
• 8+ years of experience in Biologics focused Regulatory CMC
• Multidisciplinary focus on certain therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology and/or rare diseases).
• Strong knowledge of current EU and ROW regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Cgmp.
• Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.

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.

Pay & Benefits

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

• Competitive 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 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 investments 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.