Senior Manager, Inspection Management

The Role

In this role, you will primarily focus on Regulatory Health Authority inspection planning, logistics, and supporting 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 support 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

Here's What You’ll Do

• Builds and maintains strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders within R&D to support the successful and compliant execution of Moderna regulatory inspection activities.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of governmental regulations affecting GCP, GVP, GLP in the drug development process.
• Plan, and coordinate GCP, GVP, GLP, GCLP regulatory authority inspections (routine, directed or submission driven) and the pre-inspection request process.
• Coordinate and manage inspection readiness and preparation activities such as inspection management trainings, mock inspection interviews, mock inspections, site risk assessments and clinical site inspection preparation visits in preparation for regulatory authority inspections.
• Provide guidance and direction in development of responses to observations resulting from inspections of Moderna’s R&D programs.
• Ensure any critical and major inspection findings have appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and are tracked to completion and verification of effectiveness.
• Lead and manage post-inspection lesson’s learned sessions, ensuring all actions are tracked to completion.
• Contributes to and maintains inspection management plans, trainings, and strategies for the R&D Quality inspection management program.
• Review and provide input into study team inspection preparation activities, storyboards, etc.
• Collaborates with industry through benchmarking of regulatory activities that may influence regulatory inspection activities and strategies.
• Contribute to the ongoing operations of the R&D Quality Regulatory Intelligence Program in issuance of multi-discipline monthly briefing reports to the organization.
• 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.
• Support RDQ&C projects and initiatives, as assigned
• Provides mentoring for new and junior staff members, as assigned
• Contribute to the continuing development of a quality culture at Moderna

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• BS/BA, MS or PhD and a minimum of 10, 8, 6 years’ experience, respectively, in Biotech, Pharma or Clinical Research Organization.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Tabel (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.
• Experience with inspection coordination and logistical planning for regulatory authority inspections.
• Experience with work in the Regulatory Intelligence area.
• Experience developing responses to regulatory authority inspection findings.
• Experience working with CROs, vendors, and relationship management.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills in a complex, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

• Travel of up to 30% required

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 $130,800.00 - $209,400.00. 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. 

Equal Opportunities

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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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