Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology; AS&T – Chemistry & Raw Materials

Position: Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry & Raw Materials
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* The Role:

** Moderna is seeking an Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry & Raw Materials based at their Norwood, MA site.  The Associate Director of Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry and Raw Materials will provide scientific, strategic, operational and people leadership. This role leads a global team responsible for the method validation and transfer strategies of chemistry and raw material commercial methods, implementation, and network data oversight.

The Associate Director will partner cross-functionally with Quality Control (QC), Manufacturing, Technical Development, and external partners to drive readiness, consistency, and excellence in analytical sciences.
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What You’ll Do:

**** Leadership & Team Development
*** Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of scientists and specialists, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and growth.
* Build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across internal and external laboratories.
* Ensure team priorities are clear, aligned to business objectives, and executed with a focus on compliance, quality, and scientific rigor.
** Method Strategy & Oversight
*** Lead the design of method validation and transfer strategies for raw material and chemistry methods.
* Provide scientific oversight to ensure robustness, reproducibility, and regulatory alignment of methods across the global network.
* Partner with cross functional teams to design and implement a comprehensive raw material qualification strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, robust supplier oversight, and global network consistency
* Provide strategic oversight for global analytical performance and ensure alignment across sites and partners.
** Documentation & Compliance
*** Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), method forms, training documents, and supporting records are complete, compliant, and audit-ready.
* Drive holistic implementation and maintenance of documentation and training materials across laboratories to support QC analyst onboarding and ongoing development.
** Training & Network Support
*** Partner with QC leaders to design and oversee training strategies that ensure analyst proficiency across raw material and chemistry methods.
* Provide network-wide data oversight to ensure integrity, consistency, and alignment with global requirements.
** Investigations & CMO Engagement
*** Provide expert support in analytical investigations, including method performance issues and raw material testing challenges.
* Collaborate with CMOs and suppliers to ensure technical alignment, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to company standards.
* Act as a key AS&T point of contact for external partners supporting raw materials and chemistry testing.
** Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
*** Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; BS with extensive experience may be considered.
* 10+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology analytical sciences, with direct experience in raw materials and chemistry-focused methods.
* Strong expertise in method validation, transfer, lifecycle management, and global regulatory expectations (ICH, USP, Ph. Eur., etc.).
* Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing scientific teams in a global, matrixed environment.
* Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across internal stakeholders, global QC, and external partners.
* Experience supporting QC laboratories, training, and investigations in GMP-regulated environments.
* Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
** Work Environment & Expectations
*** This is a people leadership role with high technical impact across the network.
* Requires collaboration with Analytical Development, QC, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
* May require occasional travel for site visits, training, or CMO support.
** Pay & Benefits
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