# Executive Director, Research & Development Quality Assurance (RDQA)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/74f4a38e-1773-4102-abc1-c86072d2130f

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Salary: 224900 – 404600 USD per year

## Summary

This executive role leads Moderna's quality assurance strategy across all research and development phases, from early research through late-stage clinical trials. It suits seasoned quality leaders with deep regulatory expertise who want to shape organizational culture and modernize QA practices at a pioneering mRNA medicines company.

_Our summary, not Moderna's wording._

## Skills named

Pharmacovigilance, Quality Management Systems

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in life science or related field
- 15+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience with GCP, GLP, GCLP, and GVP expertise
- 10+ years leading multifunctional quality organizations in R&D
- Expertise hosting regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA)
- Knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, ICH regulations and guidelines
- Experience developing and executing global audit programs
- Budget development and resource management experience
- Team building and leadership of geographically dispersed teams
- Cross-functional collaboration skills in matrixed environments
- Strategic thinking and risk-based decision-making capability

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree (beyond bachelor's)
- Experience with PMDA regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with digital tools and automation in quality processes
- Agile mindset and experience in rapidly growing organizations

Apply on Moderna's site: https://modernatx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/M_tx/job/Cambridge-Massachusetts/Executive-Director--Research---Development-Quality-Assurance--RDQA-_R18596-1