EHS&S Sr. Manager

The Role

Reporting to the EHS Site Director this role is responsible for supporting EHS operations at the Moderna facility in Norwood MA with a primary focus on managing EHS risks within manufacturing and technical development environments and associated enabling functions. The candidate will play a key role in managing EHS events conducting investigations implementing CAPA owning individual EHS programs and maintaining compliance with applicable EHS programs under the guidance of site EHS leadership.

This role operates with appropriate autonomy cross-functional partnership and site-level accountability for assigned programs and stakeholder areas. The candidate partners directly with R&D Facilities & Engineering Services Technical Development Capital Projects Logistics and other enabling functions to strengthen operational readiness EHS governance risk management and functional ownership of EHS expectations.

Heres What Youll Do

Environmental Health and Safety Activities

• Lead the assessment and management of relevant EHS risks within R&D environments biopharmaceutical operations and associated enabling functions applying advanced judgment to complex operational and regulatory scenarios.
• Develop implement and continuously improve technical standards SOPs work practices and inspection criteria associated with safety and environmental programs ensuring alignment with site campus and global EHS strategies.
• Lead and maintain site programs associated with the mitigation of high-risk work activities including SIF prevention permit-to-work job hazard analysis Lock-out/Tag-out fall from heights confined space entry hot work and flammable material controls.
• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert for EHS requirements related to operational compliance risk management and program execution clearly articulating regulatory expectations and practical control strategies in high-complexity settings.
• Lead the implementation of management of change processes associated with operational modifications that may impact safety sustainability environmental compliance or other regulatory requirements.
• Provide senior EHS leadership in facilitated reviews of capital projects impacting site infrastructure manufacturing operations R&D analytical capabilities and enabling functions.
• Actively partner with technically complex and high-risk stakeholder groups including Facilities & Engineering Services Technical Development Capital Projects Logistics Manufacturing and laboratory operations to integrate EHS expectations into functional business processes.
• Engage with functional leadership and senior stakeholders to improve EHS competence engagement ownership and culture across assigned areas of responsibility.
• Lead complex RCA investigations and ensure implementation of actionable sustainable CAPAs for high learning value EHS events significant near misses audit findings and recurring performance gaps.
• Develop and lead EHS program reviews identify gaps analyze trends and implement corrective strategies that drive measurable improvements in EHS performance compliance and culture including the use of AI-enabled tools where appropriate to improve insight generation consistency and execution.
• Provide technical leadership in environmental compliance and sustainability domains including air emissions wastewater stormwater hazardous waste and related permitting or compliance obligations.
• Support deployment of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system elements at the functional level integrating management system expectations into procedures inspections governance routines CAPA and continuous improvement processes.
• Use EHS data digital tools analytics and AI-enabled approaches to identify trends prioritize risk improve program effectiveness streamline routine EHS workflows and support proactive decision-making.
• Lead multiple complex EHS projects or programs simultaneously translating strategic objectives into executable plans clear milestones stakeholder actions and measurable outcomes.
• Mentor and guide less experienced EHS professionals and functional partners helping build technical capability consistent execution and strong ownership of EHS requirements.
• Represent EHS in high-complexity meetings with functional leaders senior stakeholders project teams and cross-functional governance forums providing clear recommendations and driving alignment with minimal escalation.
• Run huddles staff meetings and other administrative components of the business as needed to support effective EHS planning execution communication and performance management.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• BS Degree with 7-10 years of progressive EHS experience including leadership or ownership of complex EHS programs in biopharmaceutical manufacturing R&D laboratory or similarly regulated technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex EHS programs with broad scope high precision and minimal guidance while aligning execution with site campus and global EHS strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS laws regulations and compliance obligations with Massachusetts-specific EHS regulatory experience highly desirable.
• Experience deploying or supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems including integration of management system elements into functional procedures governance audits corrective actions and performance improvement routines.
• Technical familiarity and competence with analytical equipment laboratory operations manufacturing support processes utilities facilities infrastructure and processes associated with biopharmaceutical operations.
• Deep understanding of high-risk EHS programs including Lock-out/Tag-out flammable material requirements fall from heights confined space entry hot work permit-to-work systems SIF prevention and job hazard analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing clear concise effective and audit-ready procedures standards work instructions and program documentation.
• Strong capability in RCA CAPA management of change risk assessment inspection programs and regulatory compliance program execution.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple sources of information identify trends solve complex problems and develop practical sustainable EHS solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to use EHS information systems dashboards data analytics and AI-enabled tools to manage work monitor performance identify trends improve execution quality and support proactive risk management.
• Ability to engage influence and build consensus with larger and more complex stakeholder groups including senior functional leaders and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to drive collaboration adoption and ownership across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship guidance and technical direction to colleagues junior team members and functional partners.
• Comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment with the ability to pivot priorities make sound decisions and deliver high-quality work with limited direction.
• Willingness to travel to local sites and provide hands-on assistance to improve EHS performance compliance and program maturity.

Pay & Benefits

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

• Competitive 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 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 investments 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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