The Role
In this role, you will primarily focus on inspection planning, logistics, and supporting regulatory authority inspections, ensuring compliance with Health Authority Regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, etc.) and will be responsible for conducting Regulatory Authority pre-inspection, during inspection and post-inspection activities across R&D. The appointee will also provide proactive quality contributions to regulatory intelligence activities, partner with local R&D functions and study teams to create a quality culture within Moderna and help reach a sustained state of inspection readiness. May conduct audits related to Moderna’s R&D activities as required.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Partner closely with members of R&D to lead and support the successful and compliant execution of Moderna regulatory authority inspection activities in the region
Actively participate as a key member of the inspection team in Regulatory Authority inspections (GCP, GVP) within the region including inspection planning, logistics, preparation training and support; actively support during the inspection and provide expert guidance and direction in development of responses to inspection observations and regulatory agency questions resulting from inspections.
Ensure any critical and major inspection findings have appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and are tracked to completion and verification of effectiveness.
Review and provide input into study team inspection readiness activities, storyboards, etc.
Provide education, guidance and/or inspection management training for GCP functional areas and clinical operations teams.
Provide input into the issue management program to ensure early detection of issues, development of appropriate and robust corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), tracking of CAPA completion, and assessment of effectiveness is attained.
Execute and report GCP investigator site, study, system/process, and vendor audits and GVP vendors, system, affiliate, partner audits, as necessary, and work with Moderna staff to ensure the proposed corrective and preventative actions received from the auditees are appropriate and implemented.
Contribute to the R&D Quality Regulatory Intelligence program
Contribute to the R&D Quality Newsletter
Participate in Moderna projects and initiatives
Contribute to the continuing development of a quality culture at Moderna
Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
BS/BA, MS or PhD and a minimum of 10, 8, 6 years’ experience, respectively, in Biotech, Pharma or Clinical Research Organization.
8+ years experience in Inspection Management/Audit/Quality Management
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Knowledge of relevant FDA, EU, ICH GCP guidelines, and applicable international GxP regulations, guidelines and local legislation.
Knowledge of relevant FDA, EU, guidance for computerized systems is a plus.
Working knowledge of relevant GVP regulations, guidelines and local legislation preferred.
Experience interfacing with agencies on inspection coordination and logistical planning for regulatory authority inspections.
Experience developing responses to regulatory authority inspection findings.
Experience working with CROs, vendors, and relationship management.
Strong leadership skills with ability to effectively organize and execute tasks
Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills in a complex, fast-paced, and changing environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent auditing skills and ability to communicate significant observations to Auditees in a sound and factual manner.
Ability to solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
Ability to influence and negotiate effective solutions, excellent interpersonal skills.
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
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.
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.
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. 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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
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