Associate Director, Software Development Engineering

Moderna

Cambridge, MA

Full Time

Director

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead an organization of software engineering teams focused on the development of internal applications and integrations with third-party tools and vendors. This role is critical to providing technical and people leadership to the engineers in the digital for CMC/technical development organization as well as providing a strategic outlook of engineering activities to digital leadership. The Principal Software Engineering Manager will manage teams based in Norwood, MA and Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance operations of cloud-based (AWS) scientific software systems, as well as integrations with third-party systems.
Act as the primary liaison between the CMC/Technical Development leadership and engineering teams.
Manage and mentor teams of engineers.
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for engineering initiatives that align with business objectives.
Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of internally-developed systems.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the CMC/Technical Development engineering teams.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive future engineering initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience developing and maintaining scalable cloud-based software applications, especially in a scientific domain.
Experience with various web development languages and frameworks, including Javascript/Typescript, Python, Angular, NestJS, NodeJS, or similar.
Strong understanding of how technology can enhance and automate scientific processes.

Nice to Have

Experience with leading one or more engineering teams responsible for developing and maintaining scientific software applications.
Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change in a complex and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Educational background in relevant fields such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.

Benefits & Perks

Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs.
A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey.
Family planning and adoption benefits.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
Savings and investment opportunities.
Location-specific perks and extras.

Working at 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. 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 be 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.

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