Engineer II, Drug Product, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Formulation

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.

As a Process Expert in Formulation, you’ll bring deep technical insight into Moderna’s aseptic operations by focusing on the development and execution of drug formulation and filling processes, particularly those using single-use mixers and materials. Based at our Norwood facility, you will support GMP manufacturing operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust process performance. This is a key individual contributor role, blending hands-on troubleshooting, document ownership, and audit readiness. You’ll work closely with Technicians and Process Experts to ensure excellence in sterile drug product formulation while playing a visible role in operational problem-solving, continuous improvement, and quality assurance. This position provides a unique opportunity to interface directly with Generative AI-enhanced digital systems used across our documentation and monitoring platforms.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Providing technical expertise and quality-related support for sterile drug formulation processes, with a focus on the use of single-use mixers and materials.

• Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writer for formulation procedures within GMP environments.

• Supporting deviation investigations and executing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) when required.

• Collaborating with Process Experts and Technicians across the organization to ensure seamless production performance and knowledge sharing.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Conducting proactive process monitoring and executing troubleshooting during GMP manufacturing to maintain high performance of formulation processes.

• Drafting, reviewing, and approving GMP-compliant documentation tied to formulation and filling activities.

• Serving as a technical point of contact during internal and external audits.

• Managing interactions between Operations and the Quality Organization to resolve technical or procedural gaps in a timely manner.

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

• “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”
  In this role, you’ll take full ownership of formulation workflows and GMP documentation, proactively addressing process challenges and cross-functional needs with a sense of personal accountability that goes beyond formal responsibilities.

• “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
  This role interfaces with digitally enabled GMP systems and AI-supported platforms, making your comfort with digital tools critical to streamlining documentation, tracking process metrics, and enhancing audit readiness.

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on drug formulation and filling processes.

• Experience with single-use technologies in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and guidelines.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot issues related to single-use technologies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, 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 investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00. 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 individual’s 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 modernatx.com/careers 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 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.  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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

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 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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