Responsable Environnement, Santé et Sécurité; EHS du Site​/Sr. Manager, Site Environment, Health & Safety; EHS Lead

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

In Laval, Moderna’s long term partnership with the Government of Canada is strengthening the country’s pandemic preparedness. Our mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will support rapid access to respiratory vaccines produced domestically.
Through local talent development and research collaboration, we are building a strong mRNA ecosystem in Canada. Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology and healthcare innovation.

In this role, you will lead the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) function at a new, state-of-the-art mRNA drug substance manufacturing facility as it transitions from qualification to full operations.
You will define and execute the site-wide EHS strategy, embedding robust risk management systems while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
This is a highly hands-on individual contributor role requiring the ability to drive both strategic direction and practical execution simultaneously, with opportunities to leverage digital and AI-driven tools to enhance EHS performance and decision-making.

Here’s

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the Laval site, providing leadership and technical expertise across all Environment, Health & Safety areas while fostering a strong and proactive EHS culture

• Represent the site and Moderna EHS as the facility transitions into the operational phase, working closely with stakeholders to ensure all EHS requirements are met ahead of manufacturing commencement

• Partner with site leadership, Corporate EHS, and cross-functional stakeholders to define, develop, and implement the site EHS strategy aligned with organizational objectives

• Develop, enhance, and deploy the site EHS Management System, including comprehensive risk identification and assessment, and ensure appropriate policies, procedures, and programs are in place for manufacturing and laboratory operations

• Ensure EHS policies, procedures, and programs are fully integrated into business operations, establishing KPIs to measure performance and continuously identifying improvement opportunities

• Establish and lead the site EHS steering committee, fostering strong collaboration across functions

• Proactively drive environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives across the site

• Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS requirements, including environmental permits, health and safety regulations, chemical and biological safety, and occupational health standards

• Oversee the site’s emergency and crisis management programs, ensuring plans are robust, tested, and continuously optimized

• Ensure all EHS documentation is developed and maintained in line with regulatory guidelines and cGMP requirements, promoting a culture of compliance

• Identify EHS training needs across all site personnel and design and deliver effective, engaging training programs

• Act as the primary representative with external EHS authorities and inspectors, serving as the technical expert on all EHS matters

• Provide EHS advice and support to the Moderna Canada commercial organization as needed

• Perform additional duties as required to support site and organizational priorities

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

We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.

We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

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

• University degree in Environmental, Health, Safety, Engineering or relevant field.

• The position requires proficiency in both French and English due to interactions with teams, partners, and tools located outside Quebec

• Minimum of 8 years EHS experience in the life sciences sector, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• As part of Moderna’s commitment to build a sustainable workforce, a minimum of 2 years of work authorization…