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's strategic partnership with the UK Government is exemplified by our innovative presence at Harwell. Our mission is to establish a leading-edge research development and manufacturing facility, part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic and NHS partners across the UK. We're looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavor, contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all. Moderna invites a highly skilled Associate Scientific Director to join our Clinical Biomarker Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK. In this vital role, you'll be the scientific expert overseeing the development, validation, and clinical testing of immunoassays in accordance with GCLP guidelines. Your leadership will drive the design and execution of assays, contributing significantly to our diverse therapeutic programs. Within 3 Months you will Initiate and develop strategic partnerships with laboratory scientists, Clinical Biomarker leads, and external partners, aligning your work with Moderna's early and late phase programs. Begin the detailed process of guiding the development and validation of new clinical immunoassays, focusing on a variety of techniques including ligand binding, ELISA's, chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and MSD assays. Commence the recruitment and training of a team of scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment for assay development and qualification. Start to immerse yourself in Moderna's culture and methodologies, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our current immunoassay techniques and protocols. Within 6 Months you will Take a lead role in the planning, guiding, and oversight of activities for assay development, troubleshooting, and validation, ensuring all processes adhere to GCLP guidelines and are completed within established timelines. Deliver robust and high-quality data packages and technical reports, performing quality control on analytical data and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results prior to their release to clinical and research teams. Work towards establishing new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and streamlining existing documentation and workflow procedures, identifying and addressing any quality issues, and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Engage in the conceptual stages of building a clinical biobanking facility, leveraging your expertise to assist in the planning and design phases. Within 12 Months you will: Establish a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team, ensuring all operations and developments align with Moderna's principles and practices. Oversee the operational readiness of the clinical biobanking facility, contributing to its implementation and integration within Moderna's UK operations. Make a substantial scientific impact by contributing to the UK/EU scientific ecosystem, establishing relationships with key opinion leaders in the field and presenting data at international conferences. Demonstrate effective leadership, attention to detail, and communication skills, becoming an integral part of the site leadership team and influencing the direction of Moderna's immunoassay research and development. Here's What You Will Bring to the Table: Ph.D. (immunology or related field) and >6 years or MS (immunology or related field) and >10 years of experience focused on translational medicine preferably infectious disease or oncology. Proven expert experience with immunoassay validation applicable for intended use of data, experience with Neutralizing Ab assays preferred. Proven record of immunoassay testing in a regulated environment, GCLP, GLP, ISO preferred. Ability to maintain a disciplined approach, ensuring a relentless focus on quality, compliance, scientific rigor, and operational excellence. The ability to work in a cross-functional work environment with strong leadership skills and a good balance of creative and analytical skills. Understanding of the regulatory expectations for pivotal biomarkers development and validation in clinical trials Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment. Proven record of direct management of lab personnel Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently Possess strong computational skills: advanced level use of Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Word Experience in complex data analysis using analysis software and statistical tools. Candidate will be curious in exploring innovative technology, bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. Will work collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless in pursuing successful outcomes. 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. As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact. 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 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. 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 or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodationsmodernatx.com. LI-NS1