• Job Description

  Req#: R15020

  The Role:

  Moderna is working to develop first-in-class messenger RNA (mRNA) based medicines and the company’s rapid expansion due to the success of their Covid-19 vaccine has positioned Moderna to become of one of the largest vaccine companies in the world and to impact millions of patients.

  Moderna is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, strategic people leader to transform and innovate Moderna’s operational and supply chain processes while deploying application of advanced technologies to support our complex global commercial requirements. This encompasses all end-to-end supply chain activities including demand planning, supply planning, production control, in market logistics and advanced traceability, master data management, and lifecycle implementation management.

  To achieve their potential, Moderna must rapidly develop and build improved and more effective supply chain processes supported by advanced digitalization. Additionally, the deployment of a solid control tower structure will be paramount to building an integrated digital ecosystem that brings suppliers and customers together enabling an integrated view end to end of our value chain.

  The Vice President, Supply Chain Excellence and Digitalization role is critical for Moderna’s future success. The Vice President, Supply Chain Excellence and Digitalization must ensure that Supply Chain strategies and initiatives are designed to meet requirements based on corporate strategies and portfolio lifecycles. S/he must establish a way of working that will improve the end-to-end Moderna Supply Chain both in terms of customer satisfaction and operating efficiency and effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain (Craig Kennedy), the Vice President, Supply Chain Excellence and Digitalization will be a critical member of Moderna’s global supply chain team.

  Here's What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the advancement of the Supply Chain end to end digitalization roadmap.

  • Lead a high-performing team, consisting of global process owners, to develop and facilitate execution of Supply Chain business operations.

  • Build and improve on adaptable and lean business processes to support Supply Chain transformation, enabling clear communication, prioritization, and escalation within and external from Supply Chain.

  • Benchmark industry standards for supply chain excellence across pharmaceutical and other relevant industries.

  • Develop a modern framework for straightforward and lean processes with foundations in MRPII.

  • Integrate with commercial business requirements, finance, and digital expectations.

  • Manage the execution of a complex multi-stage SAP deployment program.

  • Support regional and central supply chain functions with continuous improvement.

  • Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Supply Chain business processes to measure continuous improvement.

  • Be a change agent and a dynamic leader. Effectively manage complexity within the organization and work with a sense of urgency regarding timelines, projects, and priorities.

  Candidate Profile

  The ideal candidate for the role will be an authentic people leader with world class supply chain planning, design, and operations experience who can drive step change in development and performance across a vast, complex, and growing supply chain.

  • S/he will have a strong execution orientation and a demonstrated ability to lead a global supply chain organization through a significant change and transformation management program using influencing skills.

  • S/he will have deep functional expertise in “supply chain excellence” and building and transforming supply chain processes, sales & operations planning, and measuring supply chain performance for a large, complex, global organization.

  • Strong experience in global biologics or vaccines organizations would be required. S/he should ideally have experience developing world-class supply chain processes and systems, including architecture and deployment of a control tower structure delivering end to end visibility of our value chain performance, and standards across a complex matrix organization.

  • S/he will have a track record of not only doing strategic, conceptual thinking, with a long-term view, but will also have a track record of influencing leadership teams to accept and execute those strategies and changes.

  • S/he will be an enthusiastic, customer centric, people leader with a humble, mature personality.

  Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

  • Vice President, Supply Chain Excellence and Digitalization must exhibit the following requirements:

  • 15+ years of supply chain experience with demonstrated understanding of supply chain and operations processes from supply planning through distribution, including understanding of the interdependencies of functional groups.

  • Proven track record of successful delivery of improvement / transformation programs based on best Lean / Toyota Kata frameworks/practices.

  • Experience in GMP production, supply & demand planning, corporate strategy, logistics, and project management.

  • Proven track record of developing end-to-end-supply chain strategies and programs to improve supply chain efficiencies and effectiveness as well as developing the necessary controls to manage a fast-growing demand.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Business as a minimum, ideally with post-graduate education in Engineering or Business.

  Additional requirements that will be highly valued include:

  • Experience in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology industries will be desired but other highly regulated experience considered “best-in-class” will also be considered for the position.

  • Experience in the design, build, and optimization of supply chain processes and systems with the ability to plan, assess, lead, and implement change in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proven track record of developing and deploying structure and process for a leading supply chain (e.g., S&OP, strategic sourcing, etc.).

  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments, employees and outside vendors and carriers are imperative.

  • Demonstrated experience managing interdisciplinary development teams and exceptional skills at facilitating teams and building consensus with membership comprised of diverse levels and areas of the company.

  • Lean and/or Six Sigma certifications.

  • Strong SAP implementation experience demonstrated through the leadership of multiple deployments.

  Critical competencies for success

  Develop Strategy and Drive Transformation

  • The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas s/he is directly responsible for, but the enterprise.

  • The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.

  • An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.

  • The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.

  • The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance, tenacious and accountable in driving results.

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.

  • A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.

  • A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.

  Leading Teams

  • The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.

  • The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.

  • A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement. Relationships and Influence

  • Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.

  • An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive.

  • Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.

  • Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization.

  Driving Sustainability & Innovation

  • Firmly believes that both sustainability and profit are in the organization’s best long-term interest.

  • Integrates economic, societal, and environmental factors into a purpose-driven strategy, turning sustainability into a competitive advantage.

  • Understands and incorporates viewpoints from all key stakeholders to drive decision making and share the benefits.

  • Delivers breakthrough innovations and business models that create value for all stakeholders, continually challenging traditional approaches.

  • Sets audacious business and sustainability goals, driving concerted action and investments, and stays the course in the face of setbacks or push-back from short-term oriented stakeholders.

  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.
  
  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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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• About the company

  091 Moderna, Inc., is an American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that focuses on RNA therapeutics, primarily mRNA vaccines.

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