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You will partner closely with teams and leaders across organizational boundaries to understand complex systems, identify root causes and opportunities, and translate insights into both near-term improvements and longer-term, scalable solutions.\nThe role requires someone who can combine structured problem solving with digital tools, automation, AI, and emerging technologies to rethink how work gets done. You will be expected to experiment, learn quickly, and apply new approaches thoughtfully, while keeping the focus on practical solutions and business impact.\nHere’s What You’ll Do\nLead complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives that address important business problems and deliver measurable outcomes.\nBring structure to ambiguous problems by defining the problem, testing hypotheses, identifying root causes, and translating insights into action.\nSet the improvement approach for multiple complex portfolios, selecting methods based on the problem.\nFacilitate cross-functional teams and working sessions to create alignment, surface tradeoffs, make decisions, and move from analysis to action.\nDesign practical future states and integrate standard work, measures, ownership, and change adoption across connected processes.\nCoach teams in rigorous problem framing, root-cause analysis, method selection, and benefit assumptions.\nResolve cross-process or portfolio constraints and intervene when local optimization would weaken the broader system.\nDrive benefit realization and intervene when results are not sustained.\nClarify process ownership, decision rights, approvals, and escalation across connected processes.\nShare and scale effective improvement approaches across teams without adding unnecessary complexity.\nContinuously explore, experiment with and adopt digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve how you work and deliver value.\nFrom time to time, you may be asked to perform other reasonable duties related to your role and consistent with your skills, training, and experience. Any material change to your core responsibilities will be managed in accordance with applicable law, applicable employment or collective-agreement terms, and any required consultation, notice, reasonable accommodation, or workplace-adjustment process.\nHere’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)\nRelevant bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, science, or an approved equivalent.\nA minimum of 6 years of relevant experience driving process improvement, process capability, performance management, and change adoption.\nDemonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, performance management, and change adoption.\nAbility to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and help ensure improvements are adopted, sustained, and deliver expected value.\nDemonstrated learning agility and ability to quickly grasp new concepts, processes and technologies.\nAbility to communicate clearly, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.\nFull professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.\nHere’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)\nExperience with Lean, Six Sigma problem solving, Kata coaching, Agile ways of working, or other structured approaches to problem solving and delivery.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent practical experience.\nExperience applying digital tools, analytics, automation, low-code/no-code solutions, generative AI, or emerging technologies to improve business processes.\nExperience coaching others in problem solving, continuous improvement, or change adoption.\nOur Working Model\nAs 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.\nModerna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.\nPay & Benefits\nAt 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.\nCompetitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs\nA holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support\nFamily planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support\nGenerous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown\nSavings and investments to help you plan for the future\nLocation-specific perks and extras\nThe salary range for this role is $130,800.00 - $209,400.00. 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.\n\nThe 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.\nAbout Moderna\nSince 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.\nBy 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.\nWe 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.\nIf 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.\nEqual Opportunities\nModerna 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!\nModerna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nAccommodations\nWe’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.\nModerna 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 .\nExport Control Notice\nThis 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. 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