Global Process Engineering Leader, GMP Biopharma

Moderna; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Moderna in Norwood, MA, seeks a Principal Engineer, Process Engineering, to lead global technical direction for GMP drug substance manufacturing process equipment. You will guide cross‑functional teams, supervise capital projects from concept to qualification, and drive innovative technologies that improve process robustness and scalability.

The role emphasizes deep pump technologies and instrumentation expertise, with ownership for equipment design, deployment, and lifecycle optimization across

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in biopharmaceutical process equipment and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong background with pumps, sensors, instrumentation, and process control.
• Experience leading technical teams and collaborating with facilities, manufacturing and development groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as global technical leader and SME for GMP drug substance process equipment across Moderna's network.
• Lead cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance, and set work priorities.
• Oversee full capital project lifecycle: design, FEED, detailed design, procurement, commissioning, and qualification.
• Ensure projects comply with global standards, requirements, quality expectations, and regulatory rules.
• Act as Engineering Owner for drug substance equipment, including ultrafiltration, chromatography and single‑use systems.
• Lead lifecycle improvement and reliability across unit operations in global manufacturing.
• Define technical direction for equipment design, optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Evaluate and implement innovative manufacturing technologies to boost efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with Research, Process Development and Manufacturing in early development stages.
• Approve engineering design docs, specs, commissioning strategies, and qualification deliverables.
• Design and optimize single‑use consumables and oversee supplier selection.

Skills

Biopharma equipment

Pump tech

Process instrumentation

GMP manufacturing

Cross‑functional leadership

Job description

Moderna in Norwood, MA, seeks a Principal Engineer, Process Engineering, to lead global technical direction for GMP drug substance manufacturing process equipment. You will guide cross‑functional teams, supervise capital projects from concept to qualification, and drive innovative technologies that improve process robustness and scalability.

The role emphasizes deep pump technologies and instrumentation expertise, with ownership for equipment design, deployment, and lifecycle optimization across