Senior Manager Engineering & Maintenance

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is establishing a leading research development and manufacturing facility at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in the UK.
This long-term investment will create skilled jobs and strengthen collaboration with academic NHS and government partners. We welcome experts ready to help expand access to life saving vaccines.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Lead this role sits at the heart of Modernas Harwell operations acting as a critical technical authority across facility utility and maintenance systems.
You will shape how engineering and maintenance excellence is delivered across both R&D and Manufacturing environments.
This is a highly visible individual contributor role driving vendor performance operational reliability and continuous improvement across a complex high-impact biotech sitewith growing exposure to digital and AI-enabled engineering practices.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Provide technical oversight of building infrastructure and grey/black utility systems (Shell and Core) ensuring facility and lab service delivery meets operational needs

• Manage and elevate performance of on-site engineering service vendors through clear expectations and governance frameworks

• Review and drive vendor KPIs in alignment with Global Engineering governance standards

• Oversee delivery of maintenance and engineering activities using a mix of global planning local coordination and internal/external resources

• Contribute to key site initiatives including shutdowns CAPEX projects and engineering process improvements

• Partner with Global Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement maintenance strategies and develop Maintenance Job Plans

• Lead smaller site projects and improvements ensuring quality compliance timelines and cost control

• Act as the primary technical contact for operational and service issues across in-scope systems

• Engage proactively with lab and manufacturing teams to identify issues and drive continuous improvements

• Ensure all engineering activities align with Moderna procedures and compliance standards

• Support vendor onboarding offboarding and transitions to maintain operational continuity

• Leverage digital tools and emerging technologies including exposure to Generative AI to enhance maintenance vendor management and decision-making

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

We behave like owners. The solutions were building go beyond any job description.

We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in engineering (i.e. Chemical Mechanical Electrical or Civil Engineering) required. Masters 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 Modernas interests objectives and policies in a professional and responsible manner.

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

• As part of Modernas 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. Thats why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat 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

• Savingsandinvestments 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 theinfrastructure 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 peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our 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 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 persons 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.

Were 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 .

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