Join to apply for the Associate Director, Engineering & Maintenance role at ModernaJoining 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.Moderna's mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell, as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS and government partners across the UK.Moderna is seeking an experienced and driven Associate Director of Engineering and Maintenance to lead site-wide engineering vendor management and operational maintenance excellence at our Harwell facility. This individual will play a crucial role in delivering reliable facility and utility operations that support both Research & Development and Manufacturing.Here's What You’ll DoProvide technical leadership for all hard service delivery, ensuring continuity and quality across facility and laboratory operations.Lead a small team of maintenance professionals delivering site-wide maintenance and reliability programs.Manage vendor technical performance by developing, implementing, and governing local service expectations aligned to global engineering strategies.Own the deployment and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with service vendors to continuously enhance performance.Coordinate site maintenance activities leveraging internal and external resources, balancing global planning with local execution needs.Your Responsibilities Will Also IncludeLead and contribute to critical projects including site shutdowns, CAPEX initiatives, and broader engineering business process improvements.Personally manage smaller site improvement initiatives and enhancements that strengthen operational resilience.Drive continuous improvement and proactive communication with R&D and Manufacturing stakeholders, identifying and implementing enhancements to support Moderna’s growth.Ensure compliance with Moderna’s operational and procedural standards in all engineering activities.Serve as the first technical point of contact for operational service issues with vendors, and support the onboarding/offboarding of service providers.Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, compliance, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness across all initiatives.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. This role demands full accountability and hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence across the Harwell site.We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. As Moderna scales, this role offers a unique opportunity to get close to Generative AI tools and digital platforms.Here’s What You’ll Bring To The TableBachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering) required. Master’s degree preferred.Minimum 10 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.Must be able to 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 possess outstanding communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with enterprise-wide information systems for effective stakeholder management and communication.Ability to interact well with other groups and must be able to take ownership of and follow through on assignments.Experience with Delta Controls (Enteliweb) and Siemens (Desigo) systems preferred.Ability to represent Moderna’s interests, objectives, and policies in a professional and responsible manner.This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.Quality healthcare and insurance benefitsLifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-beingFree premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classesFamily planning and adoption benefitsGenerous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdownSavings and investmentsLocation-specific perks and extrasModerna 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr