Moderna · 3 months ago
Director Site Head, Facilities & Engineering
Drug Manufacturing
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expModerna is a pioneering company revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, seeking a Director Site Head for Facilities & Engineering. In this role, you will lead the Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Metrology functions at a new mRNA manufacturing site, ensuring operational success and compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Leading Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Metrology activities at the Melbourne MTIC manufacturing site
Serving as a key contributor during the construction, CQV, and operational readiness phase of the new facility
Developing and staffing the full Facilities & Engineering (F&E) organization, aligned with the operational readiness timeline
Designing and deploying a robust, reliability-centered maintenance program in collaboration with Moderna’s global manufacturing network
Ensuring compliance with local safety standards, government regulations, and Moderna internal procedures during all phases of the project
Collaborating with Moderna Facility Services to harmonize site-level practices with global best-in-class benchmarks
Defining departmental objectives, performance goals, and vendor management strategies
Implementing and maturing maintenance systems covering calibration, spare parts, and preventative programs to mitigate business continuity risks
Leading or overseeing investigations, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls with a quality-focused mindset
Supporting regulatory inspections, partner audits, and internal compliance reviews with technical and documentation expertise
Authoring and approving GMP documentation, SOPs, and technical protocols
Building a high-performing, inclusive team culture with clear goals, mentorship, and succession planning
Identifying deputies and ensuring business continuity
Acting as a cross-functional thought leader, solving complex technical challenges alongside operations, safety, and quality leaders
Ensuring strict adherence to GxP regulations and Moderna documentation/data integrity standards
Completing all required training plans in accordance with requalification timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field required
Minimum 15 years of Facilities and/or Engineering experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries required
Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (specify GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP or other applicable standards)
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work
As part of Moderna's commitment to workplace health and safety, this role may be subject to pre-employment and periodic medical assessments, in line with relevant legal and operational requirements
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Minimum 7 years of experience leading a Facilities & Engineering group
Benefits
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, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras!
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-14
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