Director, Technical Development Operations

We are seeking an execution-driven, scientifically-grounded leader to establish and operationalize Moderna’s centralized Bioassay Center of Excellence (CoE), a transformative initiative focused on building high-throughput, GxP-ready bioassay capabilities across the portfolio. Based onsite at our Norwood, MA Technology Center, the Director will lead daily bioassay operations while driving the design, implementation, and scale-up of a fully automated centralized facility. The role demands a strategic systems thinker who can convert complex assay science into scalable operations that power product characterization, release, and stability testing. This is a deeply cross-functional position, interfacing across Analytical Development, QC, Automation Engineering, Quality, and external partners to ensure robust and compliant execution. It also offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with Moderna’s digital and automation landscape—including exposure to Generative AI-enabled lab systems—helping shape the future of data-rich decision-making in bioprocessing.