Moderna · 18 hours ago
Senior Research Associate, CMC Quantitative Sciences
Norwood, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expModerna is a pioneering company revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a focus on global health initiatives. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate in CMC Quantitative Sciences to develop and enhance analytics infrastructure that supports GMP and development production through data insights and automation.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partnering with cross-functional teams in Technical Development, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver process-data-driven dashboards, analytical tools, and operational solutions
Designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, including intake workflows, contextualization layers, and validated analytics systems
Building and deploying statistical tools for operational and investigational analytics—such as SPC, multivariate analysis, and automated reporting frameworks
Investigating manufacturing issues using advanced data techniques, communicating findings clearly and effectively to technical stakeholders
Collaborating on the implementation of new digital platforms and analytics solutions, including defining requirements, participating in design discussions, and supporting computer systems validation
Championing consistent data analytics and statistical methodologies across the CMC QS organization
Troubleshooting production data issues, identifying opportunities to optimize workflow reliability and efficiency
Informally mentoring colleagues and partners on analytics best practices
Taking on additional technical or project-based duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS in a quantitative or scientific discipline (engineering, statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or related field) with 2 - 4+ years of relevant experience in data science/analytics in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry OR MS with 0 - 2+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency with statistical software and methods, including DOE, multivariate analysis, regression, and statistical process control (e.g., JMP, Minitab, R, SAS, Python)
Hands-on experience with programming languages (R, Python, SQL) to manipulate, analyze, and visualize complex datasets
Familiarity with business analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire)
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work
Preferred
Advanced education or certification in data science, data engineering, analytics, or a related technical domain
Experience working in GMP manufacturing environments and an understanding of bioprocessing unit operations
Experience integrating data from diverse manufacturing and quality systems (e.g., MES, LIMS, OSI PI, SAP, DeltaV)
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain analytical approaches and findings in a clear and structured way
A team-first mindset and a desire to contribute to an organization that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
Benefits
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
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
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