Sr. Engineer I, MS&T

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint in Basel, the vibrant hub of pharmaceutical innovation in Switzerland, to further our mission of delivering the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. As we grow our international operations and commercial activities in Basel, we invite global talents to join us in this exciting journey of transforming medicine and impacting lives worldwide.

Join Moderna’s Manufacturing Science and Technology (MST) team as a Sr. Engineer I, External DS MS&T (Chemistry), where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the robust production of custom small molecules—lipids and nucleotides—at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) across the USA and Europe. In this critical role, you’ll support our groundbreaking mRNA platform for both Clinical and Commercial cGMP Manufacturing. You will collaborate with internal teams and CMOs to navigate the complexities of technology transfer and provide technical support, ensuring flawless execution and adherence to Moderna’s high standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of medicine at Moderna.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading technology transfer activities for clinical and commercial products into CMOs.

• Providing comprehensive technical support for cGMP manufacturing at CMOs, including authoring technology transfer documents and supporting change controls, deviations, and the closure of manufacturing investigations.

• Analyzing manufacturing performance through data review and analyses, authoring manufacturing summary reports, and establishing and maintaining data repositories.

• Leading cross-functional troubleshooting and operational improvements for manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Authoring and executing protocols that support process characterization and equipment scale-up in cGMP Manufacturing.

• Maintaining alignment with other global manufacturing sites through shared knowledge, manufacturing data, and collaborative problem-solving.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Managing project deliverables in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Collaborating effectively within a cross-functional matrix, contributing to shared goals and strategies.

• Adapting to new technical challenges and opportunities as they arise.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We digitize everywhere possible: In this role, you will need to leverage digital tools to establish and maintain data repositories, enhancing data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency across global manufacturing sites.

• We prioritize the platform: You will focus on the robustness of Moderna’s mRNA platform by ensuring reliable production standards across all CMO engagements, contributing directly to Moderna’s long-term impact in advancing mRNA technology.

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

• BS (8+ years), MS (6+ years) or PhD (2+) in Chemical Engineering or related scientific disciplines with direct industry experience within small molecule production.

• Demonstrated experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.

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

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

• Ability to adapt to new and challenging technical opportunities.

• Experience in providing technical support to cGMP manufacturing organizations.

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• 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 employment opportunity 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 also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations 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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