Senior Manager - Engineering & Maintenance

The Role:

Reporting to the Site Engineering Lead, the Senior Manager of Engineering and Maintenance will be a key technical stakeholder in managing Moderna’s on-site service vendors associated with facility and utility operations as well as have oversight of the site Maintenance and Reliability program.  This role will support both Research & Development (R&D) and Manufacturing.

Here's What You’ll Do:

• Has responsibility and technical oversight of building and grey/black utility systems (Shell and Core) to ensure that all services are effectively delivered and facility/lab needs are met.

• Responsible for managing technical performance of the site engineering partners, with a primary goal of driving improved vendor performance. This will be achieved by setting and monitoring appropriate expectations with vendors using appropriate local and global governance.

• Responsible for the review of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with all in-scope vendors, as part of the Global Engineering governance.

• Responsible for the delivery of maintenance and engineering activities across the site, leveraging a combination of global planning, local coordination, and a mix of internal and external resources for execution.

• Contributor to major projects and initiatives such as site shutdowns, CAPEX projects, and engineering business process improvements.

• Collaborates with Global Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement the Maintenance Strategy and develop appropriate Maintenance Job Plans for all in-scope systems.

• Personally own and drive smaller projects and improvements across the campus.

• Leads projects at the site, ensuring quality, complaint, timing and cost element compliance.

• Proactively communicates with lab and manufacturing-based employees to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.

• Identifies and implements continuous improvements that support Moderna’s growth and effective management of all aspects of facility operations.

• Ensures any project implementation is provided in a manner consistent with Moderna’s procedures.

• This position will be the initial point of contract for technical service / operational issues with in-scope site systems.

• This position will assist with onboarding/offboarding and transition of new vendors.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering) required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of Facilities and/or Engineering experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries required.  GMP facility experience required.

• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required.  Expected to be able to present work to peers and cross-functional managers and influence leadership decisions.  Technical writing skills required.

• Must be able use his/her technical background to investigate issues using a structured problem-solving approach to determine true root cause and develop effective corrective and preventative actions.  Must be able to be able to find true root cause and path forward for complex problems. Demonstrates strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to deliver results and build trust.

• Must possess outstanding communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with enterprise-wide information systems for effective stakeholder management and communication.

• Experience utilizing a CMMS for the planning and execution of a maintenance program.  Maximo-specific experience preferred.

• Ability to interact well with other groups and must be able to take ownership of and follow through on assignments.  Must be able to drive results on multiple complex assignments simultaneously with minimal required direction from his/her supervisor.

• Experience with Delta Controls (Enteliweb) and Siemens (Desigo) systems preferred.

• Ability to represent Moderna’s interests, objectives, and policies in a professional and responsible manner.

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

Pay & Benefits

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.

• Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future

• 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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