Executive Director, CMC Regulatory Science

The Role: The individual in this position will be based at Norwood, MA site and will be responsible for managing a team of CMC experts that prepare and oversee CMC and Quality related agency correspondence and regulatory applications. This position will be required to oversee the product strategy for all the products in their portfolio and lead and support all regulatory activities to provide high quality CMC sections of regulatory documentation. Additionally, interfacing with the leadership in our departments and assuring clear communication of regulatory topics is critical. Reg CMC strategy development to align with the needs of the company, the regulators and the patients will be a key component. Here’s What You’ll Do: Lead a team to develop and implement effective CMC regulatory strategies for submissions (e.g. IND/CTA/BLA/MAA) and identify regulatory risks Provide expertise for regulatory CMC aspects of product development projects Review documents for submission‑readiness to ensure that all submissions conform to health authority guidelines and meet the needs of the company Lead regulatory CMC discussions and interactions with health authorities to facilitate review and approval of submissions at the expert level Develop regulatory processes and procedures to support CMC components of regulatory submissions Support the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates Provide CMC regulatory expertise to manufacturing and quality teams; evaluate CMC change controls Interpret domestic and international regulatory guidance documents, regulations and directives – advise Manufacturing, Quality and Process/Analytical Development groups regarding their applicability and impact on internal programs. Be a site expert. Lead oversight of multiple programs in various therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology and/or rare diseases) and drive Reg CMC strategy successfully Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) MS/PhD degree in a scientific/engineering discipline 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry 8+ years of experience in Regulatory CMC, including DMF/ASMF submissions Strong knowledge of current US, EU, and ROW regulations Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings Exceptional written and oral communication Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) MS/PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, 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 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 days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future Location‑specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $224,900.00 – $404,600.00. 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. Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! Moderna is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Export Control Notice Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Only U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are currently eligible to access such information without an export license. Candidates who do not meet these criteria may still be considered, contingent on the company’s ability to obtain any required export control license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Initial Therapeutics, Inc.