Senior Manager - Engineering & Maintenance

Overview

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.

Moderna is establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in the UK. This long-term investment will create skilled jobs and strengthen collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners. We welcome experts ready to help expand access to life saving vaccines.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Lead, this role sits at the heart of Moderna’s Harwell operations, acting as a critical technical authority across facility, utility, and maintenance systems. You will shape how engineering and maintenance excellence is delivered across both R&D and Manufacturing environments. This is a highly visible individual contributor role, driving vendor performance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement across a complex, high-impact biotech site—with growing exposure to digital and AI-enabled engineering practices.

• Provide technical oversight of building infrastructure and grey/black utility systems (Shell and Core), ensuring facility and lab service delivery meets operational needs
• Manage and elevate performance of on-site engineering service vendors through clear expectations and governance frameworks
• Review and drive vendor KPIs in alignment with Global Engineering governance standards
• Oversee delivery of maintenance and engineering activities using a mix of global planning, local coordination, and internal/external resources
• Contribute to key site initiatives including shutdowns, CAPEX projects, and engineering process improvements
• Partner with Global Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement maintenance strategies and develop Maintenance Job Plans
• Lead smaller site projects and improvements, ensuring quality, compliance, timelines, and cost control
• Act as the primary technical contact for operational and service issues across in-scope systems
• Engage proactively with lab and manufacturing teams to identify issues and drive continuous improvements
• Ensure all engineering activities align with Moderna procedures and compliance standards
• Support vendor onboarding, offboarding, and transitions to maintain operational continuity
• Leverage digital tools and emerging technologies, including exposure to Generative AI, to enhance maintenance, vendor management, and decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering) required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 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. Ability to present work to peers and cross-functional managers and influence leadership decisions. Technical writing skills required.
• Structured problem-solving approach to determine root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions. Demonstrates strategic enterprise thinking.
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience using enterprise information systems for stakeholder management.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS for planning and execution of a maintenance program. Maximo-specific experience preferred.
• Ability to interact well with other groups and take ownership of assignments; ability to drive results on multiple complex tasks with minimal direction.
• Experience with Delta Controls (Enteliweb) and Siemens (Desigo) systems preferred.
• Ability to represent Moderna’s interests, objectives, and policies professionally.
• Site-based role requiring full-time presence at Moderna’s site; remote work not available.
• Enhanced pre-employment check may be required.

• Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs
• Holistic well-being resources including fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family building benefits including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid…