Engineer II, Drug Product Development

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer II in Drug Product Development to work in a team developing Moderna’s device combination products that enable clinical and future commercial supply. The primary role for this position will be to support drug product development activities including device development, combination product development and packaging development. Applicants should have relevant device engineering related experience in the pharmaceutical space and an exceptional ability to plan, execute and report, to communicate and collaborate, and require strong attention to detail while working in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary environment.

• Plan, organize and execute experiments to support combination product / device development – prepare study protocols and summarize the development results with presentations and study reports.
• Contribute to combination product technical documentation including design history file documents, design input requirements, test plans / protocol / reports, engineering assessments, and design outputs.
• Perform required risk assessments, propose mitigation strategies, and document approaches through appropriate risk management systems.
• Communicate and collaborate with various groups such as analytical development to execute experiments and compile data.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date ELN with good documentation practices.
• Closely collaborate with multiple groups to generate innovative solutions to challenging device problems.

• Education:
  
  Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Packaging or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or any related or sub‑disciplines.
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  0–2 years post Master’s Degree or at least 2 years post Bachelor’s Degree.
• Exceptional laboratory skills with ability to work efficiently and productively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DoE) and analysis.
• This position is site‑based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full‑time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• Experience in Bio Pharma, Bio Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industry.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance.

• Salary range: $74,000.00 – $.
• Best‑in‑class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs.
• 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 investment opportunities.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

This position is site‑based at Moderna’s site full‑time and is not eligible for remote work.

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.

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 leavesan

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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.

Moderna champions the benefits of in‑office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. A 70% in‑office structure helps foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship, and provides opportunities for learning, contributing, and making a meaningful impact.