Associate Director, CMC Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Lead

The Role:

Reporting to the Exe. Director of Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Management, the candidate in this role will be a pivotal force in supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives and aligning operations within Moderna’s CMC Digital organization and TPM for cross- CMC initiatives. This role operates at the intersection of digital strategy, CMC innovation, and enterprise execution—playing a critical role in accelerating Moderna’s mission through the thoughtful design and orchestration of digital programs that enable transformational CMC capabilities. It also demands a strong leader focused on operational excellence, strategic planning, and management of cross-functional programs critical to our CMC organization.

Here's What You’ll Do:

• Assist in leading the operational delivery of Moderna’s Digital Agenda under the Director’s guidance.

• Support the management of a strategic portfolio focusing on digital operations and strategic initiatives across the CMC Digital organization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and support project management and operational changes within the digital domain.

• Contribute to the data-driven strategy development and implementation, aligning digital efforts with business priorities and organizational goals.

• Facilitate communication and best practices sharing among functional portfolio leaders, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Co-lead the design and execution of the portfolio operating model with Digital and CMC leaders—ensuring initiatives are defined, sequenced, resourced, and measured.

• Drive transparency, predictability, and value delivery across a portfolio that spans Cross CMC data investments, lab automation, and AI/ML-enabled insights.

• Ensure decision-making frameworks are data-driven, with clear visibility into cross-program interdependencies, delivery risk, and resource alignment.

• Build and maintain a stakeholder engagement model, including executive dashboards, program updates, and cross-functional working groups.

• Act as a strategic liaison between the Digital organization and senior CMC stakeholders, translating complex technical roadmaps into actionable value stories.

• Drive resource and capacity planning across internal teams and external partners; lead multi-vendor delivery models and optimize for cost, quality, and velocity.

• Partner with Finance and Operations to track budgets, reallocate investment as needed, and ensure portfolio delivery aligns with Moderna’s enterprise goals.

• Support the establishment of operational data platforms and data-driven KPIs to monitor and enhance digital operation performance.

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

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years in digital operations or IT management, with a proven track record in technical program management, digital strategy execution and portfolio management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Deep experience delivering complex, cross-functional programs with distributed teams and multiple stakeholder groups.

• Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, including Agile practices.

• Strong financial management skills with experience in budgeting and cost control.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of leading diverse teams and working effectively across organizational boundaries.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the digital transformation challenges and opportunities within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in CMC.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree (MA/MS/MBA) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

• fluency with product operating models and software delivery lifecycle.

• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Proven ability to support change management within a dynamic environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• 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