Principal Application Development Lead, Clinical LIMS
ModernaTX, Inc.

The Role:

Moderna is expanding our footprint to further our mission of delivering the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines! Our Norwood, Massachusetts's technology hub focuses on software product development for our Research, Clinical, and Manufacturing products and platforms.

We are looking to hire experienced Application Development Leads who bring strong technical expertise, a product mindset that embodies the unique Moderna Mindsets, and passion to change the future of medicine. In this role, you will work on exciting, cutting-edge technology initiatives/products from the ground up to empower our technology roadmap across the organization, with the ultimate goal of transforming patients' lives.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Work closely with a team of application developers, product managers, and validation specialists to deliver innovative solutions for our Clinical Biomarker Lab
  
• Lead regular checkpoints with staff and contracted developers, including code reviews and daily standups
  
• Responsibly lead the overall technical design strategy and details to deliver against customer needs
  
• Manage the process of product delivery end to end, and team's deliverables whether that's development of new code, configuration of existing functionality, or deprecating code
  
• Partners with product managers to deeply understand customer needs and creatively design, build, and deliver solutions
  
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the business and customer value of software products
  
• Diagnose and identify the root cause of software and logic problems
  

Here's What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business or a related field
  
• 10+ years of experience in product-oriented application development
  
• 5+ years of management experience overseeing engineers/developers
  
• Extensive developer experience with LabVantage LIMS (5 years)
  
• Broad exposure to digital lab connectivity and orchestration platform (e.g, Scitara or others), low-code platform-based workflow management tools (e.g., Appian or others), and lab data collection
  
• Working knowledge of biomarker assays and software for immunogenicity, flow cytometry and next gene sequencing
  
• Working experience with AWS technology, including S3, redshift, and Boomi
  
• Experience documenting technical systems and design specifications
  
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycles in a regulated environment
  

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Masters' degree in computer science, engineering, business, or other related technology discipline
  
• Experience coordinating development projects with mixed teams of in-house developers and contracted service providers
  
• Experience communicating with application users to understand and collect their requirements and requests
  
• Experience working in life sciences, pharma/biotech, or high-tech industries with a preference for experience in clinical biomarkers labs or clinical research organizations
  
• Experience working in a regulated GxP environment
  
• Experience working in a matrixed organization
  
• 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:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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