Associate Director, Regulatory Science, EEMEA

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.

Moderna is solidifying its presence in London, a global hub for scientific research and innovation. Our London office focuses on commercial operations, ensuring the delivery of our revolutionary products to the UK market. We're seeking talents who are ready to contribute to our mission and transform the landscape of health worldwide.

As Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs for the EEMEA region, you will be instrumental in steering the strategic direction of regulatory operations in one of Moderna's most dynamic and diverse geographies. This is a unique opportunity for an agile, forward-looking regulatory professional to influence both policy and practice across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Working cross-functionally, you will ensure our regulatory strategy is tightly integrated with Moderna’s long-term goals for mRNA therapeutics. In this individual contributor role, you will bring creativity, leadership, and precision to a fast-moving regulatory landscape—and play a vital part in shaping regional regulatory frameworks that support the future of mRNA innovation.

Here's What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Define and contribute to the strategic direction of Regulatory Affairs across the EEMEA region.
• Shape regulatory policy and engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with Moderna’s long-term objectives.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to integrate regulatory strategy with regional and global business goals.
• Exercise regulatory leadership and decision-making authority in a highly matrixed environment.
• Act as a thought partner to the EEMEA Regulatory Affairs Director and support oversight of submissions and agency interactions.
  
  

Your Responsibilities Will Also Include

• Identify, assess, and solve complex regulatory challenges across functions and geographies using advanced analytical and strategic skills.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and promote seamless collaboration across teams to accelerate regulatory success.
• Proactively engage with EEMEA regulatory authorities and local partners to influence business-critical decisions and policy development.
• Help manage regulatory impacts on sub-functions and cross-regional processes beyond direct project involvement.
• Maintain awareness of the evolving regulatory landscape and integrate emerging requirements into Moderna’s EEMEA regulatory framework.
  
  

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• “We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest—we have to learn the fastest.” Navigating the varied and evolving regulatory environments in EEMEA demands continuous learning, flexibility, and the ability to synthesize new data rapidly. Your success will hinge on embracing complexity and turning it into opportunity.
• “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.” This is a role that requires a sense of ownership that extends beyond regulatory operations. You will be empowered to shape long-term strategies, guide decision-making, and drive impact that resonates across Moderna’s global platform.
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Degree in Life Science or related discipline (e.g. Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemical, Bioengineering), advanced degree preferred (PharmD, MSc, PhD)
• 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related field
• Expertise in biologics, vaccines, Rare or Autoimmune Diseases, and Oncology, with a strong command of current EEMEA regulations.
• Proven ability to navigate the regulatory landscape, including comprehensive knowledge of EEMEA, US, and EU regulations for biologic products.
• Exceptional communication skills, with fluency in English, capable of effectively conveying complex regulatory strategies to diverse audiences. Fluency in Arabic is a distinct advantage.
• A dynamic, collaborative approach to working in a cross-functional matrix environment, with a bold, relentless, curious, and collaborative mindset.
• Experience and knowledge in the preparation of major regulatory submissions and supportive amendments or supplements
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment to meeting each program’s critical regulatory milestones.
  
  

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

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!
  
  

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at [email protected].