Senior Engineer I, External MSAT

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 strengthening its presence in Norwood Massachusetts a cornerstone of our manufacturing and operational excellence. Our Norwood campus translates mRNA science into scalable impact supporting the global delivery of our medicines. We welcome talent ready to drive innovation and make a meaningful difference for patients worldwide.

This role is embedded within MSAT supporting external GMP manufacturing across chemical and biologic modalities including lipids small molecules VHH antibodies and plasmids.

You will operate as a highly agile technical expert partnering with CMOs and internal stakeholders to ensure robust execution across technology transfer validation and lifecycle management.

With a strong focus on data digital enablement and continuous improvement this role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation manufacturing performance while working at the intersection of science engineering and emerging technologies such as AI-driven analytics.

Heres What Youll Do:
Support technology transfer activities for clinical and commercial products into CMOs ensuring seamless scale-up and execution
Provide technical support for cGMP manufacturing including authoring technology transfer documentation and risk assessments
Author and own Moderna-led change controls while reviewing CMO-owned changes to ensure scientific rigor appropriate risk assessment and clear implementation rationale
Review CMO deviations and investigations ensuring robust root cause analysis effective CAPAs and comprehensive product impact assessments; act as SME to challenge and guide investigations
Provide technical oversight of validation activities at CMOs including protocol review execution support and assessment of summary reports
Drive data review trending and continued process verification (CPV-style monitoring) establishing data repositories defining meaningful KPIs and identifying early signals or process drift
Lead cross-functional troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes and equipment
Build strong trust-based relationships with CMO technical and quality teams influencing without direct authority to deliver right-first-time outcomes
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Quality Manufacturing Technical Development and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and execution
Maintain alignment across global manufacturing sites through shared data insights challenges and standardized solutions
Ensure strict adherence to GxP regulations internal policies and compliance standards
Execute tasks in accordance with SOPs work instructions and internal documentation standards
Uphold Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity principles to ensure inspection readiness and audit support
Complete all required training within defined timelines and maintain qualification status

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:
We act with urgency; Action today compounds the lives saved tomorrow.
We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: B.S M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical discipline related to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Engineering etc.). BS with 7 to

• 10 years of experience or MS with 4 to 7 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

• Strong GMP experience in a technical/engineering role within Manufacturing Operations and/or MSAT (CMO experience is a benefit).

• Knowledge of data management tools and statistical analysis.

• Strong judgment and ability to communicate manufacturing issues in a scientifically sound and clear way proposing data-driven options and recommendations.

• Highly collaborative team player able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners/CMOs in a cross-functional matrix environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks escalate appropriately and support issue resolution in a dynamic GMP setting.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage 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 planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

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

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

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.

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.

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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 accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at .

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