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Associate Director, Bioanalytical and Molecular Assay

Employer
Moderna, Inc.
Location
Norwood, MA
Start date
Nov 16, 2024
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The Role:

Moderna is seeking an experienced Bioanalytical and Molecular Sciences expert to join the team to perform hands on LC-MS based clinical bioanalysis under GLP/GcLP compliance. A successful incumbent will provide scientific and operational oversight of pharmacokinetic (PK), lipids, protein, and routine biomarker bioanalyses for Moderna mRNA based therapeutic pipeline.

Heres What Youll Do:

  • Support establishing LC-MSGLP/GCLP regulated capability and facilitate method development, validation, and sample analysis to support clinical and preclinical programs. Responsible for in-house GLP/GCLP infrastructure, hands on troubleshooting, systems and procedures to ensure adequate rigorous laboratory practices & regulatory requirements for bioanalytical activities assuring phase appropriate approach.

  • Responsible for the design and execution of phase-appropriate clinical and preclinical analytical strategies including LC-MS based assays, immunoassay, quantitation of lipids and therapeutic proteins, lipid quantitation and characterization, metabolite identification and PK/PD assay method development.

  • Evaluate and review raw data and study analytical reports and assay validation reports, as appropriate, to ensure laboratories are performing analysis in compliance with current regulatory, industry, and Moderna standards and that data are of the required quality (regulatory and scientific).

  • Assist in writing SOPs, regulatory submissions and in responding to regulatory queries when needed. Hands on experience in using various LIMS such as Thermo Watson, Lab Vantage, ELNs etc.

  • Stay abreast of literature, government guidelines, internal guidance on clinical trial conduct including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), internal SOPs and regulations and White Papers, as appropriate, for clinical bioanalysis to ensure practices are consistent with regulatory expectations.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

  • Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related field and 10+ years of experience

  • Experience with RNA, LNP and cell therapy preferred

  • Track record with analytical development with deepexpertisewith bioanalyticalLC-MSplatform to support PK/TK,efficacy in clinical and preclinical toxicology studies

  • Experience with analytical method development across various platforms, (e.g. ELISA,MS, chromatography, etc.) includingquantitation of lipids and therapeutic proteins in biological matrices, metabolite identification and impurity profiling.

  • Experience managing third party assay laboratories, collaborations, and relevant bioanalytical vendors preferred. Strong knowledge of regulatory guidance such as BMV, M10 and similar.

  • Demonstrated deeply understanding of global regulatory requirements including GLP, GCP and the clinical trial process.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

  • Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
  • Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
  • Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
  • Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
  • Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
  • Adoption and family-planning benefits
  • Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
  • Generous paid time off, including:
    Vacation, sick time and holidays
    Volunteer time to participate within your community
    Discretionary year-end shutdown
    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
  • Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
  • 401k match and Financial Planning tools
  • Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
  • Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
  • Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
  • Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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. Were 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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Company

Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. Moderna’s platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, providing the Company the capability to pursue in parallel a robust pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases, independently and with strategic collaborators.

mRNA is now a turning point in the history of science, medicine, technology, even humankind itself. With this breakthrough discovery, many of the world’s biggest and most challenging medical problems are no longer a question of “how?” but merely a question of “when?”

Come with us as we pursue the uncharted reaches of possibility and make your mark on the future of medicine.

 

Stock Symbol:

MRNA  

Stock Exchange:

USNASDAQ GS

 

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