September 29 - October 01, 2025
Sheraton, Boston, MA
Steven Brophy is a Senior Manager of Logistics Engineering at Moderna. He is responsible for cold chain management and supply chain innovation efforts. Together, the Logistics Engineering Team focuses on building flexible, efficient, and digitally enabled logistics capabilities across Moderna’s global network. Steven recently led the development of a global policy for the lifecycle management of temperature-controlled material storage and distribution. This work has advanced Moderna’s shipping validation strategy to ensure uniform, compliant, and scalable distribution practices. Steven leads the company’s cross-functional Cold Chain Leadership Council to drive strategic alignment in cold chain handling across the business. He is currently focused on implementing a Logistics Control Tower to enhance real-time visibility and operational responsiveness. Steven began supporting Moderna as a consultant in early 2022, gaining deep familiarity with the company’s operations before transitioning in-house. Prior to joining Moderna full-time in November 2024, Steven spent nearly a decade in management consulting, where he led strategy, operations, and supply chain transformation initiatives for clients across more than ten industries—including life sciences, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing. His consulting background, combined with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical logistics and a strong academic foundation, brings a unique perspective to complex, cross-functional challenges. He holds a Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton.
Maintaining temperature integrity across a global distribution network is one of the most critical—and complex—challenges in pharmaceutical logistics. In this case study, Moderna’s logistics engineering leaders share how they are advancing cold chain reliability through predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and proactive risk management. From manufacturing to last-mile delivery, discover how Moderna is building a smarter, more resilient cold chain.
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