Executive Director, CMC Regulatory Science
ModernaRemote$225k – $405kPosted 22 April 2026
Job Description
The Role:
The individual in this position will be based at Norwood MA site and will be responsible for managing a team of CMC experts that prepare and oversee CMC and Quality related agency correspondence and regulatory applications. This position will be required to oversee the product strategy for all the products in their portfolio and lead and support all regulatory activities to provide high quality CMC sections of regulatory documentation. Additionally, interfacing with the leadership in our departments and assuring clear communication of regulatory topics is critical. Reg CMC strategy development to align with the needs of the company, the regulators and the patients will be a key component.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Lead a team to develop/implement effective CMC regulatory strategies for submissions
(e.g. IND/CTA/BLA/MAA) and identify regulatory risks
Provide expertise for regulatory CMC aspects of product development projects
Review documents for submission-readiness, to ensure that all submissions conform to health authority guidelines and meet the needs of the company
Lead Regulatory CMC discussions and interactions with health authorities to facilitate review and approval of submissions at the expert level
Develop regulatory processes and procedures to support CMC components of regulatory submissions
Support the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates
Provides CMC regulatory expertise to manufacturing and quality teams; evaluates CMC change controls
Provides interpretation of domestic and international regulatory guidance documents, regulations and directives – advises Manufacturing, Quality and Process/Analytical Development groups regarding their applicability and impact on internal programs. Be a site expert.
Lead oversight of multiple programs in various therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology and/or rare diseases) and drive Reg CMC strategy successfully
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
MS/PhD degree in a scientific/engineering discipline
10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
8 years of experience in Regulatory CMC, including DMF/ASMF submissions
Strong knowledge of current US, EU, and ROW regulations
Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings
Exceptional written and oral communication
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
MS/PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, 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
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, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $224,900.00 - $404,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eli ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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