Engineer I, Drug Product Development

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Individual to work in a team developing Modernas sterile drug product processes and products that enable clinical and future commercial supply. The primary role for this position will be to support product concept development including process development and scale-up work container development and conditions of use studies. The incumbent will support the development of aseptic fill/finish unit operations and drug product packaging through the development and use of scale-down models process characterization studies etc. Applicants should have relevant pharmaceutical sciences related experience with various aspects of drug product development. The applicant should have exceptional ability to plan execute and report to communicate and collaborate and requires strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment.

Heres What Youll Do

• Conduct studies to support scale-up of drug product manufacturing (e.g. freeze/thaw mixing filling filtration lyophilization etc).
• Conduct studies to support the drug product container / package development (e.g. shipping stress studies label permeation studies leachable & extractable studies etc.).
• Develop protocols to evaluate the compatibility of the drug product with processing materials container closure components and sterilization processes.
• Provide support to drug product development activities executed in collaboration with Modernas Pilot organization including toxicology fills stability fill operations.
• Plan organize and execute experiments (using DoE where possible) prepare study protocols and summarize the development results with presentations and study reports.
• Communicate and collaborate with various groups such as analytical development to execute experiments and compile data.
• Support manufacturing with studies for process trouble-shooting and investigations.
• Maintain an up-to-date ELN with good documentation practices
• Closely collaborate with multiple groups to generate innovative solutions to challenging formulation and process problems.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education Qualifications - Masters or Bachelors Degree in on one of the following fields: Chemical Engineering Biochemical or Packaging Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or any related or sub-disciplines of the above.
• Relevant Experience: 0 2 years post Masters Degree or 0 4 years post Bachelors Degree.
• Exceptional laboratory skills with ability to work efficiently and productively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DoE) and analysis
• Knowledge of nucleic acid chemistry and biology is a plus
• Preferred: Experience in BioPharma BioPharmaceutical Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry
• Preferred: Experience with nanoparticle formulation technology
• Preferred: Knowledge of GMP compliance

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

The salary range for this role is $63200.00 - $100900.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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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