Associate Director, Engineering Projects
Moderna
Summary
In this role, you will report to the Executive Director, Global Engineering, based at our Norwood, MA site; this position will lead/support capital projects and or a portfolio thereof to execute the master site plan and endorsed portfolio of capital projects at the Norwood and/or network sites. The Associate Director, Engineering Projects will apply existing and new knowledge of Design, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, Validation and Project Management to support multiple and high-pace capital projects across multiple functions. The primary goal of this position is the efficient delivery of capital projects from inception to start-up. The secondary goal of this position is to support and drive enhancements to the strategic governance of the Capital Projects team.
Job description
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Strategic as well as tactical leadership of design, construction, commissioning, qualification, validation and readiness workstreams (as applicable) for each assigned project.
- Lead and performance manage Project Engineers.
- Direct dispute resolution through to project close out.
- Drive safe, compliant, on schedule and on budget project execution that delivers to scope commitments.
- Working closely with procurement, direct the bid evaluation and contract award processes and coordinate the negotiation of contracts with design firms, general contractors, service providers and oversight of construction management activities.
- Review all construction drawing documents and specifications, coordinating necessary reviews with business unit representatives and regulatory authorities.
- Coordinate with end users and operations to insure efficient and timely turnover of space for effective operations, including a maintenance and calibration package.
- Oversee relationship with the local municipality authorities for project permitting and other business related to site improvements.
- Coordinate project governance across all stakeholders.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Education: Degree or Relevant Experience.
- Experience: ~15+ years of experience.
- Other Quantifiable Preference: Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, GDP).
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- Agile and adaptable leader, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adjusting priorities as business needs change.
- Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with a demonstrated desire to continuously learn, challenge assumptions, and maintain a steep learning curve.
- Exceptional ability to prioritize and multitask, maintaining focus on the highest-value outcomes while effectively managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and competing demands.
- Data-driven and decisive, using available data and sound judgment to make timely decisions without being paralyzed by the pursuit of perfect or 100% complete information.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability, able to connect day-to-day decisions to broader business, site, and network objectives while knowing when to engage tactically.
- Strong and accountable people leader, able to set clear direction, develop and empower teams, manage performance, and create ownership for results.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, bringing structure and clarity to situations where the path forward is not fully defined.
- Collaborative and influential, able to align diverse stakeholders, constructively challenge when needed, and drive decisions across organizational boundaries.
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Requirements
- Degree or Relevant Experience
- ~15+ years of experience
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, GDP)
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare
- Voluntary benefit programs
- Fitness support
- Mindfulness support
- Mental health support
- Family planning benefits
- Fertility support
- Adoption support
- Surrogacy support
- Paid time off
- Volunteer days
- Sabbatical
- Global recharge days
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
Company overview
Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.