Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering

## Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering Apply locations:
Oxford - England:
Drug Manufacturing time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R19587
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* The Role:

** 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.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the implementation of a brand-new Label and Secondary Packaging operation at our Harwell site. You will provide the technical leadership required to establish the operation from the ground up before transitioning into developing a high-performing maintenance and engineering function that delivers long-term operational excellence.

Working across engineering, manufacturing and global teams, you will combine technical expertise, strategic thinking and hands-on execution to ensure compliant, reliable and efficient packaging operations. You'll also have opportunities to work alongside advanced digital technologies and Generative AI-enabled tools that support engineering, maintenance planning and operational excellence across Moderna.
** Here's What You'll Do:
*** Lead the development and implementation of labeling and secondary packaging equipment for the Harwell site.
* Serve as the technical engineering lead for the introduction of a new labeling and packaging operation, taking the operation through to full effectiveness.
* Provide engineering input into User Requirements Specifications (URS), design specifications, process parameters and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
* Participate in every phase of capital projects, from conceptual design through commissioning, qualification and validation.
* Troubleshoot equipment failures and provide technical expertise to resolve complex engineering issues.
* Develop preventative maintenance strategies and support maintenance excellence initiatives across the facility.
* Assess engineering change controls and drive continuous improvement activities.
* Review, guide and manage the work delivered by external vendors and engineering consultants while balancing multiple complex assignments.
* Develop and maintain Engineering Turnover Packages, including equipment specifications, component lists, operating manuals and engineering drawings for GMP process equipment.
* Ensure all engineering systems and services comply with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements and GxP regulations.
* Deliver maintenance and engineering activities across the facility by effectively coordinating internal teams and external service providers.
* Develop a site Maintenance Strategy using maintenance excellence principles, including maintenance plans, spare parts strategies and equipment criticality assessments.
* Partner with Global Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement maintenance strategies and develop maintenance job plans for all in-scope systems.
* Lead site improvement projects while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, timeline and cost objectives.
* Contribute to major engineering initiatives including site shutdowns, CAPEX projects and engineering business process improvements.
* Foster clear, timely communication with site teams to identify operational issues and implement sustainable improvements.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support Moderna's growth and the effective management of facility operations.
* Maintain an inspection-ready environment by ensuring regulatory, statutory and compliance activities are completed accurately and on time.
* Build and develop the maintenance capability and team required to support the long-term success of the new operation.
** The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role:
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