Senior Specialist, Analytical Technical Operations

The Role The Individual is responsible for enabling efficient analytical execution across CMC Development programs through strategic planning, stability study management, and digital operations support. This role serves as a key operational partner, translating inputs from multiple laboratory and business systems into executable testing plans while ensuring analytical activities are aligned with program priorities, timelines, and development objectives. Working across Analytical Development, Process Development, and other CMC functions, the Candidate drives operational excellence through process optimization, automation, and digital integration initiatives. The role combines scientific understanding, project coordination, and data-driven decision-making to support stability programs, accelerate development timelines, and deliver high-quality analytical data that informs critical product development and regulatory decisions. What You'll Do Develop and maintain integrated analytical testing schedules by consolidating inputs from multiple digital systems, program priorities, and laboratory capacity to support CMC Development activities. Author, review, and manage stability protocols and studies for novel mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) drug candidates, supporting shelf-life determination, IND-enabling studies, and product development milestones. Generate, review, trend, and interpret analytical data; perform peer data review; prepare technical summaries and data packages; and communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders across CMC Development. Manage multiple program timelines simultaneously, ensuring testing milestones, study deliverables, and reporting commitments are completed on schedule. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support forecasting activities, stage-appropriate testing strategies, sample management, and development program planning. Design and implement digital tools, automated workflows, and operational processes that improve efficiency, enhance throughput, and support scalable analytical operations. Lead efforts to integrate new digital capabilities and improve connectivity between laboratory and enterprise systems, enabling more effective planning and execution. Maintain accurate and compliant documentation while partnering with analytical scientists and technical teams to support method understanding and successful execution of analytical activities. Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. 6-8 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, analytical development, technical operations, or CMC Development. Experience managing stability studies, analytical testing programs, or laboratory operations within a regulated environment. Experience working with LabVantage, Benchling, or similar laboratory information management (LIMS), electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), and data management systems. Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical data to diverse stakeholders. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) Experience supporting mRNA, LNP, biologics, or other advanced therapeutic modalities. Knowledge of CMC Development, stability programs, and regulatory requirements supporting IND submissions and product development. Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, data visualization, or digital transformation initiatives. Demonstrated ability to analyze, trend, and interpret analytical data to support scientific and operational decision-making. Experience leading or supporting cross-functional programs and projects, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and execution against key milestones. Key Competencies Analytical Operations & Planning Stability Study Management Digital Systems & Automation Cross-Functional Collaboration Project & Program Management Data Analysis & Technical Reporting Continuous Improvement Scientific Problem Solving Technical Communication Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Competitive healthcare, 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 investments to help you plan for the future Location-specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $89,900.00 - $143,800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. Our Working Model As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 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By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 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 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. 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Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. 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