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

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

Moderna is seeking an Associate Director, Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) – Chemistry & Raw Materials based at our Norwood, MA site.

The Associate Director will provide scientific, strategic, operational and people leadership. This role leads a global team responsible for 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.

Here’s 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 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.

• Provide strategic oversight for global analytical performance and ensure alignment across sites and partners.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure 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 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.).

• 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

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 support.

Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge…