Associate Director, Engineering Projects

Moderna Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous PTO and sabbatical

Savings and investments

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering Projects in Norwood, MA to lead and support a portfolio of capital projects, delivering from inception through start-up. The role emphasizes design, construction, commissioning, qualification and validation with a focus on efficient capital delivery.

You will manage a team of Project Engineers, ensure safe and compliant execution, and partner with procurement for contract negotiations while coordinating with end users for

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or relevant experience.
• Experience: ~15+ years in engineering/project delivery.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, GDP).

Responsibilities

• Strategic and tactical leadership of design, construction, commissioning, qualification, validation and readiness workstreams 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.
• Coordinate with procurement to direct bid evaluation and contract awards, and oversee negotiations with design firms, GCies, service providers and oversight of construction management.
• Review construction drawings and specs with business unit reps and regulators.
• Coordinate with end users and operations for timely turnover of space and maintenance/calibration packages.
• Oversee relationships with local municipality authorities for permits and site improvements.
• Coordinate project governance across stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Agile/adaptable

Prioritization

People leadership

Education

Degree or Relevant Experience

Job description

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 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.

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.

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.

Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment.

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 $142,500.00 - $256,500.00. 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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission.

Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients.

Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.