Fellow, Process Development

The Role:
Do you want to make a difference in human health and have experience in RNA sciences?  With the success of Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and the definitive proof of mRNA as a biopharmaceutical product, Moderna is continuing to invest and push the envelope of process science.  Moderna is seeking a thought leader in RNA science to facilitate our Process Sciences function in Technical Development based in Norwood, MA.

The candidate must be skilled in RNA science, nucleic acid therapeutics, protein biochemistry, enzymology, biochemical separations, and multivariate experimental design. The candidate will interact with platform research, preclinical production, analytical development, external organizations, and teams to align on core understanding supporting implementation of improved or reimagined mRNA manufacturing processes.

We are looking for folks with a deep background in RNA science that want to apply their knowledge to push the technology to new heights. We want innovators, folks that live and breathe science, and want to put their skills toward positively impacting our patients’ lives.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• RNA science subject matter expert in Nucleic Acid Process Development

• Have a high-level understanding of RNA structure and function

• Apply tools for evaluating RNA to answering complex questions

• Highly proficient in protein biochemistry and enzymology

• Scientific team leadership of junior scientists and direct management of multidisciplinary projects

• Expertise in multivariate experimental design and modern biopharmaceutical lab techniques

• Interface with cross functional process teams to identify challenges and/or offer solutions

• Encourage teams to focus on fundamental science aimed directly at impacting mRNA production

• Maintain good records and communicate learnings internally and externally

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• PhD with 12+ years of industry/academic experience

• Background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biochemical engineering, or related discipline

• Deep experience with RNA structure, function, and research

• Experience in developing processes for synthesizing biologics, enzymatic reactions, and/or purification of complex biomolecules

• Practical knowledge of enzyme kinetics and protein characterization methods

• Familiarity with nucleic acid and protein separation methods

• Familiarity with multivariate experimental design and automated process development

• Experience in performing analytical, molecular, biochemical and/or biophysical assays

• Hands on experience with analytical instrumentation

• Proven problem solving, scientific capabilities

• Ability to run a dynamic lab-based team

• Exceptional leadership, prioritization, and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively document and communicate results

• Ability to effectively collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to support colleagues across the organization and a demonstrated aptitude for team and employee development

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
  •    Discretionary winter shut down 
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

About Moderna

In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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