Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering

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: We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description. We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step. Here’s What You’ll Need ( Basic Qualifications) A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in Packaging, Mechanical or Automation Engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a Packaging Engineer Here’s What You’ll