Engineer III, Drug Product MS&T

The Role:

In this role, you will be a key technical leader in the organization, responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of internal Drug Product operations including formulation, filling, inspection, packaging, and labeling processes to support clinical and commercial production at a new state-of-the-art Drug Product (Fill Finish) cGMP manufacturing facility.

This role requires onsite presence at the Norwood, MA, USA facility.

• Serve as a technical lead or key contributor for drug product fill-finish (aseptic manufacturing), inspection, and labeling processes.
• Provide on-the-floor support during routine operations and batch execution, including support for deviations and investigations.
• Lead troubleshooting of process or equipment-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Support technology transfer activities to internal or external manufacturing sites.
• Participate in the setup, qualification, and troubleshooting of inspection and labeling equipment (e.g., Knapp kits, visual inspection systems).
• Assist with commissioning and validation activities during facility or equipment start-up.
• Analyze process performance and batch data to identify trends, performance variability, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and optimization of inspection system recipes and parameters.
• Author or contribute to technical documents including SOPs, protocols, summary reports, and change controls.
• Assist with preparation for audits and inspections, providing technical input as needed.
• Work closely with Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to support compliant and efficient GMP manufacturing.
• Contribute to cross-functional technical assessments and process improvement initiatives.

• BS, M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical discipline related to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, etc.). BS with 5 to 8 years of experience or MS with 2 to 5 years experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
• Experience in cGMP aseptic (sterile) fill finish operations including prior experience supporting validation of aseptic manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of data management tools and statistical analysis.
• Excellent judgment and ability to communicate manufacturing issues in a scientifically sound and understandable way along with ability to provide data driven solutions.
• A highly collaborative team player capable working in a cross-functional matrix environment.
• Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
• At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• 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 to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $89,900.00 - $. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies,…