The Role
The Director, Logistics Operations US leads Moderna’s US Logistics Operations Hub, accountable for resilient, compliant, and high-performing distribution execution across GDP, GMP, and Cold Chain frameworks. This role ensures operational excellence across 3PL management, network performance, and distribution reliability, while embedding digital capabilities and AI-driven orchestration into day-to-day logistics operations.
As Process Line Leader for Global Logistics, this role owns the systems and AI roadmap as business lead for agentic initiatives under the Moderna Intelligent Supply Chain. Accountable for cross-functional integration and scalable innovation, the PLL drives Control Tower evolution, end-to-end visibility, trade compliance technology, IoT-enabled lane validation, and automation programs, delivering measurable P&L impact and ROCE improvement.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, tech-savvy logistics team capable of managing complex distribution and logistics challenges.
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of distribution and logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, 3PL management and inventory management.
- Develop and implement logistics strategies that align with company objectives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business growth.
- Ensure processes are adherent to Health Authority requirements and guidelines, such as Good Distribution and Storage Practices, based on commercial demands and product portfolio
- Partner with Moderna Digital and Logistics Engineering to design and deploy next-gen systems: transport management, digital twins, predictive analytics, and automation platforms.
- Develop and manage the logistics budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high service levels.
- Architect and govern the cross-functional systems and AI roadmap as the business owner for agentic projects under the Moderna Intelligent Supply Chain initiative, orchestrating capabilities across Engineering, Operations, and Trade Compliance to enable intelligent, agent-based flows and end-to-end process harmonization.
- Serve as an integral part of the Global Logistics team, ensuring alignment and integration of logistics initiatives with digital transformation efforts, strategic objectives, and operational processes across the organization, while taking full ownership for delivering results.
- Lead the digital transformation of Trade Compliance and Logistics by implementing integrated, software-driven, touchless systems. Embed global regulatory requirements into workflows, drive system-based lane validation for optimized and secure transport, and partner cross-functionally to scale automation and operational efficiency across the network.
- Build and enhance the capability to assess the end-to-end financial impact of logistics systems, processes, and technology implementations, demonstrating measurable improvements to the company’s P&L and ROCE that drive long-term enterprise value.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, supply chain, or digital operations, including 5+ years owning complex systems or process portfolios
- Proven track record integrating 3PL platforms, transport-management systems, visibility / Control-Tower solutions, and trade-compliance tools across multiple regions
- Hands-on experience designing and executing cross-functional systems & AI roadmaps—delivering agent-based automation and quantifiable P&L / ROCE gains
- Demonstrated leadership of large-scale transformation and change-management programs, aligning Engineering, Operations, Trade Compliance, and Finance through go-live and stabilization
- Knowledge of IoT, lane-validation analytics, and data-driven performance management in logistics environments
- Financial acumen for business-case development, value tracking, and ROI reporting
- Exceptional collaboration, influence, and communication skills in highly regulated, multinational settings
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, Engineering Management, or related)
- Direct experience leading Intelligent Supply Chain or AI-enabled logistics programs within life-sciences, biotech, or similarly regulated industries
- Fluency with SAP S/4HANA, SAP GTS, TMS systems, and / or comparable Logistics and Supply Chain systems and API-first integration patterns
- Hands-on with AI/ML applications in supply chain, digital twins, predictive analytics, or IoT-enabled cold chain solutions.
- Proven delivery of optimization targets through digital logistics innovation
- Multilingual capability and/or significant international assignment experience a plus
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, 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 investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $167,000.00 - $300,700.00. 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.
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.
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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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.
