Associate Director, Country Head Quality Assurance - UK & Ireland
Join Moderna as the Associate Director, Country Head Quality Assurance - UK & Ireland and be part of a pioneering team transforming medicine through mRNA technology. This role is based in London and oversees Moderna’s pharmaceutical quality operations across the region, playing a key leadership role in delivering UK commercial and government partnership commitments.
The successful candidate will act as the Responsible Person (RP) and/or Responsible Person for Import (RPi) on the wholesale distribution license, ensuring compliance with all GxP standards and EU GDP requirements. You will lead a dedicated quality team, oversee product distribution, batch monitoring, and strategic quality initiatives, and serve as the primary quality interface with authorities, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring QMS implementation and GDP compliance as the Responsible Person (RP/RPi).
* Leading the integration of quality functions for UK government contracts and participating in the UK Quality Council.
* Overseeing distribution system implementation and ensuring product integrity.
* Maintaining oversight of warehousing and logistics providers, including complaints, deviations, and sample monitoring.
* Preparing for inspections, certifications, and audits across the UK & Ireland.
Qualifications include:
* Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in quality, regulatory, or pharmacovigilance.
* Strong influence, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to understand GxP regulations deeply.
Moderna offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation, digital transformation, and impact on global health. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
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