Compliance Head

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide. 

Moderna is committed to enhancing Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership that focuses on strengthening pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based large-scale mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility is set to be a cornerstone in Australia's response to future health threats. This initiative emphasizes not only the forefront of medical technology but also the development of local talent and job creation. We invite visionary professionals to join us in this transformative journey, making a tangible impact on global health security. 

Elevate Your Career at Moderna as the Site Compliance Head in Melbourne, Australia. Reporting to the Site Quality Head, this pivotal role is responsible for implementing world-class quality system processes and operations to ensure the highest level of compliance. The Site Compliance Head will provide strategic direction for the application of Moderna’s Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating health authority inspections, maintaining inspection readiness, and leading cross-functional efforts to build a culture of quality. 

Here’s What You’ll Do

Within 3 Months, You Will… 

• Begin implementing Moderna’s Quality Management System (QMS) at the Melbourne site. 

• Start providing cross-functional quality leadership and acting as a GXP compliance subject matter expert. 

• Oversee the performance and effectiveness of QMS programs and lead Quality Risk Management initiatives. 

Within 6 Months, You Will… 

• Lead Management review meetings and monitor the state of control of Moderna’s QMS at the site. 

• Maintain the site in a constant state of inspection readiness, including hosting inspections. 

• Evaluate business goals and identify improvement opportunities to enhance product quality and process effectiveness. 

Within 12 Months, You Will… 

• Serve as the site compliance representative on Global Compliance Councils, contributing meaningful insights on QMS impacts. 

• Work collaboratively with Compliance organizations across Global and sites, driving effective processes supported by digital e-systems. 

• Build sustainable processes that enable compliant execution and improve the overall QMS lifecycle. 

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications) 

• Bachelor degree, preferably in Sciences or Engineering with applied Quality industry experience of 10+ years. 

• Demonstrated experience with Pharmaceutical Quality Systems.  

• Inspection experience preferred 

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

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

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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