Associate Director, Intelligent Automation & AI

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.

We are seeking an Associate Director, Intelligent Automation & AI to lead the Digital Core Automation Team (CAT). This role will own the automation and AI strategy, portfolio, platform administration and governance, solution development and delivery, and citizen developer enablement across Moderna.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with experience in automation, AI, software engineering, and enterprise platforms. S/he will lead a team delivering solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Azure services, UiPath, and AI-assisted development tools such as Visual Studio Code with OpenAI Codex or GitHub Copilot.

Success in this role will be measured by the business impact of the automation portfolio, including productivity gains, cost avoidance, process improvements, risk reduction, and enterprise adoption.

Here’s What You’ll Do
Automation & AI Strategy, Portfolio & Business Impact

• Define and execute the automation and AI strategy and roadmap, aligned with business priorities and Digital Core objectives.
• Own the automation portfolio, including opportunity intake, prioritization, resource planning, delivery oversight, and value realization.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and deliver solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and risk management.
• Establish and report KPIs to demonstrate business impact, portfolio performance, and return on automation investments.

Automation Platform Administration & Governance

• Own the administration, governance, and operations of Microsoft Power Platform, UiPath, and associated Azure services within CAT's scope.
• Establish standards for platform security, access management, environment management, compliance, and application lifecycle management.
• Oversee platform configuration, licensing, capacity, monitoring, upgrades, and operational support.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, and other Digital teams to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable automation and AI capabilities.

Automation & AI Development & Delivery

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise automation and AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Azure services, UiPath, and AI-assisted development tools such as Visual Studio Code with OpenAI Codex or GitHub Copilot.
• Guide the development of AI agents, custom applications, integrations, and production-ready automation solutions.
• Establish engineering standards for solution architecture, source control, testing, CI/CD, security, and maintainability.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards and applicable regulatory requirements, including GxP validation where relevant.

Citizen Developer Enablement & Adoption

• Lead the citizen developer program to expand automation and AI adoption through approved low-code/no-code platforms.
• Establish governance, training, and support frameworks that enable business users to develop secure and reliable solutions.
• Build a citizen developer community through training, reusable resources, and knowledge sharing.
• Track citizen developer adoption, solution quality, compliance, and business value.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop CAT team members, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Manage team priorities and resources across platform operations, automation delivery, and citizen developer enablement.
• Collaborate with business teams, technology partners, and vendors to support delivery and platform operations.
• Evaluate emerging automation and AI technologies and adopt capabilities that deliver measurable business value.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, enterprise application development, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading technical teams, defining automation strategies, and managing delivery priorities.
• Hands-on experience developing enterprise automation and AI-powered solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, UiPath, Azure services, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience with AI agents, copilots, enterprise integrations, and APIs.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or a comparable programming language.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices, including Git, CI/CD, testing, and secure development.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

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

• Experience leading an enterprise automation team or Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Experience with Power Platform and UiPath administration, governance, and operations.
• Experience establishing citizen developer programs and driving enterprise adoption.
• Experience with Azure AI services, Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, or OpenAI Codex.
• Experience managing technology budgets, licensing, vendors, and platform performance.
• Experience in regulated environments, including pharmaceutical GxP requirements.
• Relevant Power Platform, Azure, or UiPath certifications.

Our Working Model
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.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $142,500.00 - $256,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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. 

Equal Opportunities

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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 [email protected]. 

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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