Sr. Data Scientist, CMC Data Science

The Role

In this role, you will be part of a vibrant team responsible for providing data science and analytics support for GMP and Development Production operations at our Norwood site and global partners. You will contribute to process science data centric activities which support the Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Science and Technology, and Technical Development organizations including the advancement of commercial process monitoring and control tools, application of operational and predictive models, and development of statistical analysis and visualization data products.

Moderna is a global company utilizing both internal manufacturing and external commercial manufacturing organizations (CMOs). This requires integration and contextualization of data from diverse sources. Moderna utilizes a digital infrastructure for both GMP and non-GMP operations including MES electronic batch records, Delta V for process control, OSI PI as a process historian, SAP for materials control, and LIMS for analytical data, as well as internal applications and manual data sources.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Represent the CMC data science organization by partnering with Commercial manufacturing operations to support and advance data driven business processes and activities

• Advance and streamline automated process monitoring and CPV methodology

• Provide expert opinion and analysis to support matters of product control strategy from a data and statistics perspective

• Lead the successful implementation of new process analytics tools through cross-functional collaboration focused on requirements, design, and maintenance

• Develop operational and investigational models to support manufacturing and development activities including multivariate and machine learning techniques

• Champion best practices organizationally in the data creation, pipelining, and utilization lifecycle

• Enable end to end data utilization and learning in the CMC organization by supporting key data initiatives and building relationships and integrations throughout the organization

• Provide SME knowledge for tool development and investigational support including advanced data manipulation, visualization, modeling, and interpretation

• Mentor junior team members and act as a key advisor to partners in the operations organization

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

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

• MS/PhD in a quantitative or scientific discipline (e.g. engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science) with 8-10+ (BS) 6-8+ (MS) or 3-5+ (PhD) years of relevant data science/analytics experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Highly proficient user of statistical programs to perform DOE analyses, multivariate analysis, and apply statistical process control techniques

• Demonstrable experience with computer languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.) and statistical software packages (JMP, Statistica, Minitab, etc.) to manipulate and analyze data

• Experienced with business informatics tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, SIMCA)

• Prior experience working in a GMP environment and understanding of bioprocessing unit operations

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

• Familiarity with building automated data pipelines and tools in a GMP setting

• Prior experience utilizing data to detect, diagnose, and solve issues in the manufacturing space

• Ability to apply strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively navigate a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment

• Strong creative thinking and leadership skills

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

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
  •    Discre