The Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.
Moderna is seeking an Associate Director, CMC Procurement to lead category management, sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement across critical areas such as Logistics for Drug Substance and Drug Product, Storage, Warehousing Services, 4PL/3PL Services, Clinical Sample Transportation, Import/Export Customs Services, Packaging, and Raw Materials. Managing an annual spend of approximately $500M, this forward-thinking leader will act with urgency and push past possible to deliver impactful results while driving strategic and operational execution independently.
This global role assumes responsibility for managing and executing procurement strategies across Moderna’s supply chain and operations worldwide, ensuring optimal cost, performance, quality, and risk management within the supply base.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Your key responsibilities will be:
Acting as a liaison between Global Procurement and business partners across Moderna sites to drive collaboration and innovation.
Developing and managing global and regional category strategies aligned with internal stakeholders' objectives.
Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx activities and supplier negotiations, to deliver value and mitigate risks.
Managing supplier relationships and performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring contract compliance.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Operating independently to lead cross-functional teams and drive impactful outcomes in ambiguous environments.
Evaluating supplier risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with Moderna’s quality and security requirements.
Identifying and delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements across procurement categories.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
We act with urgency: This mindset will enable you to swiftly address challenges, implement solutions, and manage dynamic supply chain demands effectively.
We push past possible: The role requires exploring innovative approaches in procurement and supplier management, ensuring Moderna stays ahead in its mission of transforming medicine.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree
8-10+ years of experience in a large or medium-sized professional procurement organization with at least 2 of those years in the biopharmaceutical industry
3+ years of category management experience in the areas of Logistics/Distribution, Packaging and Raw Materials
Professional Procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS, etc.)
This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):
A proven track record of savings delivery and ability to manage complexity and change
Proficient-level skills in the following key competencies/skills: communications, project management, relationship management, negotiation, financial acumen, analytical, presentation, and success in a matrixed environment
Ability to lead through influence, recommend sourcing strategies, and deliver business results
Strong collaboration and communications skills required to address and resolve issues in a matrixed environment
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.
We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
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 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. 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 or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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