Director, Robotics Implementation Program Lead

Role: Director of Robotics Program Implementation Lead at Moderna, responsible for developing and executing robotics strategies across CMC manufacturing for both Clinical and Commercial operations. Core responsibilities include identifying robotics opportunities, creating roadmaps, establishing governance, and leading a portfolio from concept through deployment, ensuring scalability, compliance, and alignment with business goals. The role requires partnering with cross-functional teams—Engineering, Digital, Manufacturing, Quality—and senior leadership to translate operational needs into robotics initiatives, develop business cases, and drive execution.Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; 10+ years in manufacturing, automation, or technical operations within regulated environments like biotech or pharma; experience with cGMP, digital manufacturing, and industry standards (ISA-95/88). Preferred: master's degree, GMP experience in aseptic or drug manufacturing, portfolio management, and familiarity with control systems, data integration, and compliance standards such as GAMP and CSV. High-value specifics include focus on automation in biologics or drug substance/drug product manufacturing, with up to 25% travel. The position is based in Norwood, MA, and emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional influence, and technical fluency to advance Moderna’s manufacturing innovation.