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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…