Associate Director, Site Head Engineering & Facilities

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence in Japan, particularly at the Shonan Health Innovation Park, a thriving center for biotech innovation. Our Japan Technology Center focuses on advancing mRNA drug substance manufacturing and enzyme production. We are seeking dedicated professionals ready to make a profound impact by leading the cutting-edge development of our facilities.

This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to lead the design, construction, and operational readiness of Moderna’s state-of-the-art Japan Technology Center. Reporting to the Senior Vice-President of Facilities & Engineering, you will serve as the Head of Engineering, Maintenance, Facility Operations, and Metrology at the Shonan Health Innovation Park. Your efforts will play a vital role in establishing a globally recognized center for mRNA drug substance manufacturing and enzyme production. This position is based in Tokyo and Shonan during the transition from Shinkiba.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

Leading the design, construction, qualification, and delivery of manufacturing facilities and R&D laboratories.
Staffing and developing the Facilities & Engineering organization in line with the operational readiness timeline.
Aligning with global networks to implement a reliability-centered maintenance system and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overseeing vendor management and outsourced services while setting maintenance goals.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Driving investigations, CAPAs, regulatory audits, and engineering initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally.
Writing, revising, and approving critical documents, including records, procedures, and specifications.
Ensuring compliance with Japan’s PMDA and cGMP regulations for facility systems.
Playing an active role in the Site Leadership Team to contribute to broader operational success.

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

We prioritize the platform: As a leader in Facilities & Engineering, your ability to focus on the overarching mRNA platform will ensure innovation and operational excellence.
We act with urgency: Delivering on the construction, commissioning, and relocation timelines will require swift and effective decision-making.

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

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field required.
Minimum 15 years of Facilities and/or Engineering experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries required.
Minimum 7 years of experience leading a Facilities & Engineering group.
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in leading engineering organization on Drug Substance or Advance Medicine manufacturing, Fill & Finish Facilities and Single Use Technology would be preferred.
Ability to read, write, and understand Japanese and English fluently.
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

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 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at [email protected].

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