Senior Specialist, Quality Control, Laboratory Systems

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 footprint in Madrid, a city that thrives on creativity and innovation. As a crucial part of our commercial operations outside the United States, our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market. We're seeking professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain.

This is a site-based, individual contributor role in Madrid, focused on supporting all Digital systems in Moderna’s Quality Control laboratories. Acting as a bridge between QC and Digital teams, you’ll enable seamless operation and compliance of laboratory systems, while configuring and deploying critical digital platforms that support analytical excellence. This role will play a hands‑on part in system configuration, training, documentation, and ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards.

It’s a high‑impact position at the convergence of QC operations, Digital innovation, and compliance—offering the opportunity to work closely with cutting‑edge tools, including Generative AI platforms evolving within Moderna's digital ecosystem.

• Provide ongoing Digital support for all laboratory computer systems in QC.
• Collaborate with Digital and QC teams to install, configure, and maintain standalone lab systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between Digital and QC to support business and operational needs.
• Own and manage quality system records—such as deviations, CAPAs, and change controls—related to QC software systems.

• Support method troubleshooting, remediation initiatives, and system optimization projects in cross‑functional teams.
• Author or revise SOPs related to equipment, software, and QC methodologies.
• Deliver training to QC personnel on lab system software.
• Participate in cross‑functional process improvement projects that enhance QC digital infrastructure.
• Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all GxP guidelines, internal SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices to maintain data integrity and audit readiness.

• “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
  This mindset is central to the role as you will help implement and support digital systems critical to QC operations. Your ability to leverage digital tools to optimize data integrity and laboratory efficiency will directly impact the pace and quality of our scientific outputs.
• “We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.”
  With rapidly evolving digital platforms and regulatory expectations, your ability to continuously learn and adapt will be essential—especially as Moderna expands its use of Generative AI and innovative digital tools in QC environments.

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline (Science, Engineering and Business)
• Working experience: +5 years ‘experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company is preferred.
• Working experience in a GMP environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross‑functional matrix environment.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• This position is site‑based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full‑time. This position is…