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 Tokyo, a city known for its blend of tradition and innovation. Our new commercial office here will focus on bringing our advanced mRNA products to the Japanese market. Nestled in the heart of Tokyo's vibrant landscape, we're looking to integrate into the local biotech scene while contributing our global expertise. We welcome professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare to join our team. Here, you'll be part of a community dedicated to simple yet profound goals: enhancing health outcomes and providing cutting-edge treatments in Japan. Join us in Tokyo, where your efforts will help shape the future of medicine in an environment that values both tradition and innovation.

The Specialist, Inventory & Facilities role is crucial in ensuring the efficient management and enhancement of site management activities, including purchasing, inventory, and facility management. This role will support the improvement of operational efficiency by standardizing purchasing and inventory management processes and facilitating smooth execution of facility management tasks. The Specialist will contribute to the overall achievement of team goals through these initiatives.

Here's What You’ll Do:

• Purchasing Management:
• Purchasing Request Coordination: Collect and process purchasing requests from related teams (Production, Analytical Development, R&D, Quality/EHS).
• Data Analysis: Analyze purchasing data and promote standardization.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate delivery and installation schedules with vendors, ensuring stable inventory levels. Select the best vendor based on competitive pricing and service offerings.
• Inventory Management:
• Data Management: Accurately input incoming data and maintain up-to-date inventory information in the system.
• Annual Inventory Support: Assist in the annual inventory count under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Cloud System Operation: Support the implementation and operation of inventory management systems.
• Shipping & Export Procedures:
• Document Preparation and Processing: Assist in preparing and processing export-related documents, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Facility Management:
• Maintenance Scheduling: Coordinate and manage maintenance schedules for facilities.
• Equipment Calibration and Management: Manage calibration schedules and coordinate with vendors and maintenance providers.
• Digital Operations:
• Cloud System Support: Assist in the implementation and operation of cloud systems, focusing on data maintenance and electronic record management.
• BCP & Safety Management:
• Safety Management Support: Support the preparation of emergency response manuals and periodic drills.
• BCP Process Improvement: Provide support in improving BCP-related processes.
  
  
  

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

• Prioritize the platform: In this role, you'll be central to maintaining and enhancing the systems that support our broader mission, ensuring that everything from purchasing to facility management aligns with our goals.
• Question convention: You will be encouraged to bring fresh perspectives to the table, finding innovative solutions to improve our processes and ensure the highest standards of operational efficiency.
  
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in biochemistry or related disciplines.
• Work Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or facility management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Language Skills:
• Japanese: Business-level proficiency (reading, writing, speaking).
• English: Basic proficiency (capable of basic report writing and email correspondence).
• Technical Skills:
• Experience with cloud systems (ERP, purchasing, inventory management systems).
• Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint.
  
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Specialized Knowledge
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, devices, chemicals, and consumables.
• Experience in managing inventory, purchasing requests, and vendor selection using cloud-based tools like SharePoint and Excel.
• Facility management experience, including regular calibration and maintenance scheduling
  
  
  

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.

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