Director, Digital IT Site Leader

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 committed to building its presence in Clayton, a city renowned for its vibrant community and strategic role in manufacturing. Our Clayton site is at the forefront of GMP manufacturing excellence, embodying Moderna’s mission to deliver transformative mRNA medicines. By joining our Clayton team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing digital innovation within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

Moderna’s Digital GMP Operations Excellence team leads the development, deployment, and support of critical GMP applications across our global network of manufacturing plants and laboratories. Using cutting-edge technologies and robotics, the team drives a Digital-First Manufacturing mindset.

We are seeking an experienced Digital IT Site Lead to oversee and enhance digital manufacturing systems at our GMP manufacturing site in Clayton. This role combines technical expertise in systems like ERP, MES, PCS, and LIMS with operational experience in IT management and compliance, ensuring the site’s readiness for regulatory audits. You will champion Clayton's digital needs, aligning them with Moderna’s broader digital strategy while leading a talented team in a transformative manufacturing environment.

Here's What You’ll Do: 

Your key responsibilities will be:

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals, fostering innovation and alignment with Moderna’s core mindsets.

• Ensure the team is skilled and equipped to deliver excellence in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Digital Operations Management:

• Oversee daily IT operations at the site, ensuring system reliability, compliance, and performance.

• Drive the implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance manufacturing processes.

Digital Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute Clayton's digital strategy in alignment with Moderna’s global roadmap.

• Contribute to Industry 4.0 initiatives, incorporating IoT, AI, and advanced analytics.

Your responsibilities will also include:

System Management & Compliance:

• Manage ERP, MES, PCS, and LIMS systems while ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, TGA, and similar regulations.

• Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity measures.

Project Leadership:

• Lead digital transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless integration and change management.

Collaboration:

• Partner with site leadership and Digital Core to align objectives and deliver digital solutions tailored to manufacturing needs.

• Engage with vendors to optimize IT services and system performance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance IT systems and processes.

• Share best practices across Moderna’s network.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications) :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, etc.) is a plus. 

• Knowledge of ISA 95 Standard. 

• 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role managing IT in a manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment. 

• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, TGA regulations, and other relevant compliance standards in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing. 

• Proven experience managing and supporting digital platforms such as MES, PCS, ERP, LIMS, and SCADA in a production setting. 

• Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management in a manufacturing environment. 

• Demonstrated experience with digital transformation projects, including the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies. 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization. 

• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders. 

• 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):

• Prior experience with SAP. 

• Prior experience with Syncade, DeltaV, Wonderware, Allen-Bradley, and similar GMP manufacturing systems. 

• Prior experience with OSI Pi. 

• Prior experience with Systems Integrations using a middleware, i.e. Boomi. 

• Evidence of Moderna Mindset: “We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description” 

• Evidence of Moderna Mindset: “We Act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step” 

• Evidence of Moderna Mindset: “We Prioritize the platform over any single solution” 

• Experience in a regulated environment 

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative 

• Self-directed and self-motivated; excellent communicator and collaborator 

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:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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 [email protected].

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