Manager, DP Clinical Production

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive planning and scheduling of clinical production and supply within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures the seamless integration of production schedules, inventory management, and compliance with company policies. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain the master production schedule and support clinical tech transfers, ensuring data integrity and alignment with global demand requirements.

Heres What Youll Do

Master Production Schedule Management:

Maintain and update the master production schedule for DP clinical products (UDP and/or LDP) in the short-term horizon.

Ensure the constrained production/supply plan is regularly updated in the system (PPDS, GSAP) reflecting the latest assumptions.

Identify potential roadblocks/issues in the short-term horizon and escalate, if necessary, through formal forums.

Planning and Scheduling:

Conduct day-to-day planning and scheduling activities to support the master production schedule in PPDS.

Manage site planning, scheduling, UDP/LDP inventory management activities ensuring safety and compliance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage best practices across the supply chain organization.

Create production orders/POs and maintain accurate real data and quantities within the ERP system.

Oversee manufacturing and TRD BOM management, updates, and maintenance.

Work closely with SMEs and the Master Data team to ensure accurate BOM information.

Drive monthly Material Lifecycle review meetings.

Develop, coordinate content, and lead Weekly Covid Operations meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with key partners to ensure timely execution of the master production schedule.

Support Site Quality to prioritize batch disposition in alignment with product demand.

Ensure full alignment with the DS Planning Team and the tactical planning team.

Support Clinical Tech Transfer (TT) teams in preparation for new programs, including new BOMs, BOM changes, new item codes, and inventory requests.

Communication and Coordination:

Provide communication support for clinical manufacturing changes to ensure plan alignment between Global Program Teams, Global Supply Chain, Site Manufacturing, and Site Finite Scheduling team.

Conduct Change request (CR) impact assessments, track action items, and monitor status related to supply chain planning needs.

Continuous Improvement Supply Chain Performance Monitoring:

Maintain agreed-upon supply of Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods to satisfy global demand requirements.

Track and maintain key performance metrics related to the performance of the end-to-end supply chain.

Establish an ongoing process to maintain, monitor, and improve data integrity.

Work collaboratively to implement continuous improvement to business processes for item lifecycle management and master data maintenance.

SAP Master Data Management:

Manage the item lifecycle process in SAP, including gathering master data inputs, and routing quality documents for item creation and obsolescence.

Execute data integrity checks to ensure accuracy in SAP (PPDS, GSAP, MPT).

Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

Educational Background: Masters degree in industrial engineering, a scientific discipline, or an equivalent field. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Industrial Operations is required.

Industry Experience: Proven experience in Supply Chain Operations within highly regulated industries, such as Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology with Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Stakeholder Management: Ability to efficiently multitask in a fast-paced environment and interact effectively with various stakeholders across different domains within the organization.

SAP Systems Expertise: Extensive knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems, particularly GSAP (MM and PP modules). Familiarity with PPDS is an added advantage.

Production and Supply Planning: Demonstrated experience in production and supply planning management. Understanding of planning logics is essential, with preferred expertise in clinical supply environments.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to understand trends and summarize complex data to identify underlying patterns. Proficiency in Excel is preferred.

Critical Thinking and Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to think critically and propose effective solutions. A mindset geared towards continuous improvement, with Six-Sigma Green Belt certification being a plus.

Professional Certifications: Preferred APICS Certification (CPIM and/or CSCP).

A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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 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. Were 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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