Moderna
Associate Director, Quality Control Lab Automation
Norwood, Massachusetts, USA · Director · Contract
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$19,324 more — $161,824 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $161,824 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Production Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This role will define and execute the multi-year roadmap for automation, robotics, integrated laboratory systems, and digital workflows, ensuring solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
- This role will provide strategic direction and governance for automation programs, systems, policies, and standards while ensuring alignment with Moderna's vision for a highly automated and data enabled laboratory ecosystem.
- The incumbent will be responsible for driving automation performance, operational efficiency, data integrity, and continuous improvement across the QC network.
Responsibilities
- Own the strategic direction, governance, and execution of the QC laboratory automation roadmap across Moderna's QC network.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year automation strategy aligned with QC business priorities, digital transformation objectives, and future laboratory operating models.
- Drive governance forums, executive communications, and strategic reviews including Steering Committee meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and senior leadership updates.
- Own and oversee quality system records associated with automation initiatives, including change controls, deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and impact assessments.
- Develop and monitor automation performance metrics, reliability measures, operational KPIs, and business value indicators to drive continuous improvement and investment decisions.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Development, Analytical Development, AS&T, and Quality organizations to support product lifecycle activities, investigations, and strategic business initiatives.
- Influence cross functional teams and senior leadership to drive alignment on automation priorities, technology investments, and long-term laboratory transformation goals.
- Experience developing and executing enterprise level automation strategies and roadmaps.
- Exceptional project and portfolio management skills with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across a highly matrixed organization.
Nice to have
- Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $142,500.00 - $256,500.00.
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
- Location-specific perks and extras
Company info
- By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.
Visa & Work Authorization
- thout 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, sexua
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