Director, Robotics Implementation Program Lead

Moderna • Norwood, MA

17h • $183,800 - $330,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Moderna is seeking a Director, Robotics Program Implementation Lead to shape and execute the robotics strategy across the CMC manufacturing network for Clinical and Commercial operations. This leader will identify and prioritize robotics opportunities, develop the roadmap and business cases, establish governance, and lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through deployment and operationalization. This role will partner closely with CMC business leaders, Engineering, Digital, Manufacturing, MSAT, Automation, Quality, and site leadership to identify high-value robotics opportunities and convert them into scalable, executable programs. The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of strategic program leadership, manufacturing operations knowledge, robotics and automation fluency, executive communication, and cross-functional influence. This individual will partner closely with technical subject matter experts to define solution approaches while empowering technical leads to own design decisions. The Director will ensure robotics initiatives are scalable, standardized, compliant, and aligned to measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, technical operations, or program leadership, in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• cGMP experience in Drug Substance or Drug Product manufacturing
• Experience developing business cases, investment estimates, resource plans, timelines, risk assessments, and value realization models.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through implementation and operationalization
• Strong understanding of robotics, automation, manufacturing systems, equipment implementation, digital integration, and technical feasibility assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive execution across matrixed teams.
• Understanding of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts, ISA-95 and ISA-88 industry standards
• Familiarity with Control Systems, SCADA systems, Fleet Management System, Data Systems, and System Integration
• Knowledge of GAMP, Computer System Validation (CSV), and regulatory compliance requirements
• Potential to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Experience implementing robotics solutions in GMP, cleanroom, aseptic, laboratory, warehouse, packaging, inspection, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing a portfolio of automation, digital, manufacturing, or engineering initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading adoption of new technologies in operational environments
• Motivation and curiosity to learn new technologies and continuously improve
• Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to quality and operational excellence
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Moderna's CMC manufacturing robotics strategy and roadmap.
• Identify and prioritize robotics opportunities in the areas of AMRs, Machine Tending Robots, Humanoids as a few examples.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into robotics initiatives.
• Define solution approaches and implementation strategies in partnership with technical subject matter experts.
• Develop investment estimates, resource requirements, timelines, and technical feasibility assessments for proposed initiatives.
• Lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through deployment and operationalization.
• Establish governance, milestones, risk management processes, and performance metrics across the robotics portfolio.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across business, engineering, digital, and quality.
• Hold program teams accountable for commitments, deliverables, and execution outcomes.
• Proactively identify and remove organizational, technical, operational, and resource barriers.
• Influence stakeholders and drive decision-making across all levels of the organization, including senior executives.
• Communicate program strategy, status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership, including Business Unit Heads.
• Partner with technical leads to evaluate solutions and empower technical leads to own and drive design.
• Promote standardization, scalability, and reuse of robotics solutions across the enterprise.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, 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 investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director