Manager, Logistics - Canada

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 Toronto, Canada's largest city and a hub for biotech innovation. Our Toronto office focuses on commercial operations ensuring the delivery of our innovative products to the Canadian market. We're inviting international talents to join our mission of transforming medicine and impacting lives worldwide. As the Manager of Canada Logistics Network at Moderna, you will oversee and drive the strategic and operational aspects of our logistics and distribution network across Canada. This critical leadership role involves enhancing the flow of mRNA therapies from production to patients, optimizing distribution operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Your work will directly impact Moderna’s capability to deliver innovative therapies swiftly and efficiently to the Canadian market. Here's What You’ll Do: Your key responsibilities will be: Leading the operational and strategic aspects of logistics and distribution across Moderna’s Canadian network. Implementing end-to-end visibility and advanced distribution strategies to ensure timely delivery of products. Managing inventory, warehousing, transportation, and logistics services to optimize efficiency and compliance with global and regional standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align logistics operations with broader business goals. Driving continuous improvement in logistics processes, enhancing service levels, and reducing operational costs. Your responsibilities will also include: Upholding stringent compliance with Good Distribution Practices and other regulatory requirements. Managing relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure quality service aligned with Moderna’s standards. Implementing sustainable practices in distribution to minimize environmental impact while maintaining product integrity. Conducting regular business reviews to monitor and enhance the performance of the logistics network. The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role: We act with urgency and we pivot fearlessly: Your role demands quick decision-making and flexibility in response to new data or operational challenges. We behave like owners: This mindset will be crucial as you manage our Canadian logistics network, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations. Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is advantageous. 3 - 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, with significant experience in a leadership role overseeing distribution centers, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry. This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) Extensive knowledge of Canada regional logistics and distribution requirements, including regulatory and compliance standards. Proven track record of cold chain experience, managing logistics operations and driving improvements in a multinational environment. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with a focus on delivering results in the Canadian logistics operations. In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution networks within Canada. Experience in managing and optimizing distribution center operations, including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation. Expertise in regional and global regulatory compliance, with a commitment to upholding Good Distribution Practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with in-ternal teams and external partners. Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to managing logistics and distribution challenges. A commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and development. A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative. Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work. We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with: 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, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Educational resources 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 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. - Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing humanresources@modernatx.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Return Home