Director, Engineering Projects Employer Moderna, Inc. Location Norwood, Massachusetts Start date Sep 22, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Administration , Engineering , Project Management Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Genetown , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details The Role 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 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. 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)

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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. Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 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 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 investments to help you plan for the future Location-specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $167,000.00 - $300,700.00. 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. 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. - Company Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. Moderna's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, providing the Company the capability to pursue in parallel a robust pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases, independently and with strategic collaborators. mRNA is now a turning point in the history of science, medicine, technology, even humankind itself. With this breakthrough discovery, many of the world's biggest and most challenging medical problems are no longer a question of "how?" but merely a question of "when?" Come with us as we pursue the uncharted reaches of possibility and make your mark on the future of medicine.

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