Director, CMC Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Lead
Core
Own and drive a defined portfolio of strategic digital initiatives across Moderna's CMC Digital organization, translating business priorities into clear portfolio plans, operating rhythms, and measurable outcomes.
Role type
Director, Strategic Portfolio Management & Digital Operations
Builds
Strategic digital initiatives, portfolio operating models, executive dashboards, and cross-functional delivery plans
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical CMC / Digital Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Portfolio management, cross-functional program leadership, OKR/KPI definition, risk management, budgeting, stakeholder influence, Agile practices, digital transformation strategy
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (MBA/MS), value-stream planning, data platform experience, AI/ML-enabled capabilities, change management, multi-vendor delivery optimization
Technologies
Agile, data platforms, lab automation, manufacturing systems, AI/ML-enabled capabilities
Responsibilities
Define operational delivery and 1-2 year outcomes for the CMC Digital portfolio; Lead planning and governance rhythms including prioritization and risk reviews; Partner with Digital, CMC, Finance, and Operations to sequence and resource initiatives; Drive predictable delivery by identifying blockers and escalating issues; Co-lead design of portfolio operating models and runbook standards; Build executive-facing dashboards connecting strategy to business impact; Act as strategic liaison translating technical roadmaps into value stories; Lead cross-functional working groups for alignment and best-practice sharing; Manage resource and capacity planning across internal teams and external partners; Embed security, privacy, and compliance practices into portfolio execution; Use data-driven KPIs to monitor performance and steer decisions.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution