Director, Software Engineering, Clinical Systems

at  Moderna

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Minimum 10 years of experience in software development or 10 years with an advanced degree.
6-8 years of experience in leading API-first infrastructure software development efforts, from design to troubleshooting.
5+ years experience leading technical teams and implementing engineering products at an executive level within multinational organizations.

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 is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We’re inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.
We are seeking a senior-level Director of Solution Architecture who excels in both leadership and hands-on technical capabilities, focusing on building and operating high-scale systems for services and data. This role will be integral to the creation of a clinical development ecosystem, integrating homegrown systems with external vendors to streamline and revolutionize clinical trial data management. You will drive innovation in clinical development activities, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI to enhance the efficiency and quality of clinical data. With a proactive, collaborative attitude, the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, continuous delivery culture while influencing both internal and external teams.
Here’s What You’ll Do:Your key responsibilities will be:
Lead the architecture and design of a clinical data ecosystem to aggregate and harmonize data from multiple sources and build closed-loop systems.
Develop and implement data pipelines to streamline data ingestion, cleaning, and transformation processes.
Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring robustness, scalability, and security.
Drive the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability while mentoring a technical team.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including data management, clinical operations, and external vendors, to create a cohesive technical strategy for Moderna.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE:

Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in data security.
Promoting a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the engineering team.
Overseeing system designs within the broader scope, making well-supported tradeoffs in complex situations.
Serving as a technical adviser at both Director and VP levels, providing architectural guidance and driving strategic roadmaps for long-term technical vision.

THE KEY MODERNA MINDSETS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE:

Digitize Everywhere Possible : You will champion the integration of AI and digital tools in the clinical data ecosystem, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Act with Urgency : Your leadership will be critical in fast-tracking innovations and solutions in clinical development, reflecting Moderna’s mission to advance mRNA medicines quickly and effectively.