# Director, CMC Stability

Hiring organization: [Moderna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/moderna)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4408c706-a6a5-4ee3-81b4-87defe4b2665

Listed on Moderna's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Salary: 167000 – 300700 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the stability function for pharmaceutical development at Moderna, overseeing the scientific strategies and testing that determine how long drugs remain safe and effective under various storage and handling conditions. It suits experienced CMC professionals with deep stability science expertise who thrive managing cross-functional teams and translating regulatory requirements into practical, executable plans.

_Our summary, not Moderna's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related technical discipline
- 15 years of relevant CMC stability experience (or 10 years with a PhD)
- Lead end-to-end stability function across development, clinical, and commercial programs
- Translate product profiles into stability and shelf-life strategies
- Design and oversee scientifically robust stability studies
- Establish stability operating models and governance
- Drive effective utilization of stability capacity
- Oversee data trending, statistical analysis, and expiry assessments
- Provide technical leadership for out-of-trend investigations and deviations
- Make risk-based prioritization decisions across stability portfolio
- Author and review regulatory submission documents
- Develop portfolio-level forecasting and metrics
- Lead and mentor a high-performing stability team
- Partner effectively across Analytical Development, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and supply teams

## Nice to have

- PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
- Deep expertise in stability for mRNA/nucleic acid-based therapeutics
- Experience with IND/CTA/BLA/MAA submissions and health authority responses
- Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in matrixed environments
- Strong executive presence and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience developing workflows, governance models, and dashboards

Apply on Moderna's site: https://modernatx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/M_tx/job/Norwood-Massachusetts/Director--CMC-Stability_R19494