Signal Moderna merged HR and IT under a chief people and digital technology officer

Summary

Moderna combined its HR and IT functions under a newly created position of chief people and digital technology officer. Deloitte explains the move as a response to talent practices being reimagined with technology and AI while data is integrated from many functions. The merged organization built teams to concentrate on work that needs human judgment and handed other tasks to AI tools. As part of this effort, Moderna deployed more than 3,000 customized versions of ChatGPT for specific HR tasks, streamlining performance management and employee support. Deloitte reports that the change also made the company more responsive and efficient in meeting workforce needs.