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Director, Engineering Projects

ModernaTX


Job Location:

Norwood, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 167000 - 300700
Posted: 23 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role

In this role you will report to the Executive Director Global Engineering based at our Norwood MA site; this position will lead/support capital projects and or a portfolio thereof to execute the master site plan and endorsed portfolio of capital projects at the Norwood and/or network sites. The Director Engineering Projects will apply existing and new knowledge of Design Construction Commissioning Qualification Validation and Project Management to support multiple and high-pace capital projects across multiple functions. The primary goal of this position is the efficient delivery of capital projects from inception to start-up. The secondary goal of this position is to support and drive enhancements to the strategic governance of the Capital Projects team.

Heres What Youll Do

  • Strategic as well as tactical leadership of design construction commissioning qualification validation and readiness workstreams (as applicable) for each assigned project

  • Lead and performance manage Project Engineers

  • Direct dispute resolution through to project close out

  • Drive safe compliant on schedule and on budget project execution that delivers to scope commitments

  • Working closely with procurement direct the bid evaluation and contract award processes and coordinate the negotiation of contracts with design firms general contractors service providers and oversight of construction management activities

  • Review all construction drawing documents and specifications coordinating necessary reviews with business unit representatives and regulatory authorities

  • Coordinate with end users and operations to insure efficient and timely turnover of space for effective operations including a maintenance and calibration package

  • Oversee relationship with the local municipality authorities for project permitting and other business related to site improvements

  • Coordinate project governance across all stakeholders

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

  • Education: Degree or Relevant Experience

  • Experience: 20 years of experience project delivery

  • Other Quantifiable Preference: Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA GMP GDP)

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Agile and adaptable leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced evolving environment and adjusting priorities as business needs change.

  • Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity with a demonstrated desire to continuously learn challenge assumptions and maintain a steep learning curve.

  • Exceptional ability to prioritize and multitask maintaining focus on the highest-value outcomes while effectively managing multiple projects stakeholders and competing demands.

  • Data-driven and decisive using available data and sound judgment to make timely decisions without being paralyzed by the pursuit of perfect or 100% complete information.

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability able to connect day-to-day decisions to broader business site and network objectives while knowing when to engage tactically.

  • Strong and accountable people leader able to set clear direction develop and empower teams manage performance and create ownership for results.

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity bringing structure and clarity to situations where the path forward is not fully defined.

  • Collaborative and influential able to align diverse stakeholders constructively challenge when needed and drive decisions across organizational boundaries.

  • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth transformational company that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative.


Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

  • Competitive healthcare 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 investments to help you plan for the future
  • Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $167000.00 - $300700.00. 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 individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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.


If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.


Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.


Accommodations

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.


Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at .


Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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