Senior Manager - Engineering & Maintenance
11 hours ago
Oxford
Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Step into a pivotal engineering leadership role where you will shape the long‑term reliability, performance, and compliance of Moderna’s R&D Clinical Laboratory facilities. As the technical authority for facility and utility operations, you will help transition a newly established site into a high‑performing operational environment while driving maintenance excellence, engineering innovation, and continuous improvement. Working across global engineering teams and local partners, you will play a key role in supporting cutting‑edge science and will have opportunities to work alongside rapidly evolving digital and Generative AI‑enabled engineering tools that continue to transform maintenance, asset management, and operational decision‑making. • Provide technical leadership and oversight of building infrastructure, utilities, and facility systems to ensure reliable delivery of services that meet operational requirements., • Ensure all engineering systems and services remain compliant with environmental, health, safety, statutory, and GxP regulatory requirements., • Manage the technical performance of engineering service partners by setting expectations, monitoring delivery, identifying capability gaps, supporting training, and driving continuous performance improvements., • Lead the execution of maintenance and engineering activities across the site using a combination of internal teams and external service providers., • Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy using maintenance excellence principles, including maintenance plans, critical spare parts strategies, and asset reliability improvements., • Partner with Global Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement maintenance strategies and develop robust maintenance job plans for all applicable systems., • Lead engineering and facility improvement initiatives while ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are consistently achieved., • Support major engineering initiatives including site shutdowns, capital projects, and engineering business process improvements., • Build strong relationships with facility stakeholders by maintaining clear communication, understanding operational needs, and identifying opportunities for improvement., • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen facility performance and support Moderna’s continued growth., • Foster an inspection‑ready culture by ensuring compliance activities, documentation, and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and on time. We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description. We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering) required. Master’s degree preferred., • Minimum 8 years of Facilities and/or Engineering experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries required. GMP facility experience required., • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Expected to be able to present work to peers and cross‑functional managers and influence leadership decisions. Technical writing skills required., • Must be able use his/her technical background to investigate issues using a structured problem‑solving approach to determine true root cause and develop effective corrective and preventative actions. Must be able to be able to find true root cause and path forward for complex problems. Demonstrates strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to deliver results and build trust., • Must possess outstanding communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work with enterprise‑wide information systems for effective stakeholder management and communication., • Experience utilizing a CMMS for the planning and execution of a maintenance program. Maximo‑specific experience preferred., • Ability to interact well with other groups and must be able to take ownership of and follow through on assignments. Must be able to drive results on multiple complex assignments simultaneously with minimal required direction from his/her supervisor., • Experience with Honeywell (Niagara) and Siemens (Desigo) systems preferred., • Ability to represent Moderna’s interests, objectives, and policies in a professional and responsible manner., • 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support, • Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, 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 benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work. 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 opportunity in employment 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We’re 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 accommodation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr