Associate Director, Cmc Regulatory Affairs

**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 footprint in Basel, the vibrant hub of pharmaceutical innovation in Switzerland, to further our mission of delivering the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. As we grow our international operations and commercial activities in Basel, we invite global talents to join us in this exciting journey of transforming medicine and impacting lives worldwide.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
Developing and implementing effective CMC regulatory strategies for international submissions (e.g., IND/CTA/BLA/MAA) and identifying regulatory risks.

Providing guidance on regulatory CMC aspects of product development projects.

Reviewing documents for submission readiness, ensuring conformity to health authority guidelines.

Leading Regulatory CMC discussions and interactions with health authorities to facilitate the review and approval of submissions.

Developing regulatory processes and procedures to support the CMC components of regulatory submissions.

**Your responsibilities will also include**:
Supporting the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates.

Providing CMC regulatory guidance to manufacturing and quality teams; evaluating CMC change controls.

Offering interpretations of regulatory guidance documents, regulations, and directives, advising on their applicability and impact on internal programs.

Leading oversight of multiple programs in various therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology, and/or rare diseases).

**The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role**:
**Pursue options in parallel**: This role requires a strategic thinker who can explore multiple avenues simultaneously to ensure the most efficient and effective regulatory strategies.

**Act with urgency**: Given the fast-paced and result-oriented environment, acting swiftly and decisively is crucial to meet deadlines and deliver transformative medicines to patients.

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:
BS in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field is required.

MS degree in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field is desirable

10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, manufacturing and/or analytical focus

8+ years of experience in Biologics focused Regulatory CMC

Multidisciplinary focus on certain therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology and/or rare diseases)

Strong knowledge of current EU and ROW regulations

Strong knowledge of Cgmp

Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings

Exceptional written and oral communication

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.

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