Engineer II, Drug Product Development

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer II in Drug Product Development, to work in a team developing Moderna’s device combination products that enable clinical and future commercial supply. The primary role for this position will be to support drug product development activities including: process development, combination product development and packaging development. The incumbent will support the development of drug products through the use of scale-down models, process characterization studies and testing by recognized standards, etc. The applicant should have exceptional ability to plan, execute and report, to communicate and collaborate, and requires strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Plan, organize and execute experiments to support parenteral drug product development, combination product development and packaging development – prepare study protocols and summarize the development results with presentations and study reports.

• Support testing of secondary packaging including distribution testing, ISO/ASTM testing, and thermal modeling evaluations.

• Contribute to combination product technical documentation including design history file documents, design input requirements, test plans/protocol/reports, engineering assessments, and design outputs.

• Perform required risk assessments, propose mitigation strategies, and document approaches through appropriate risk management systems

• Communicate and collaborate with various groups such as analytical development to execute experiments and compile data.

• Maintain an up-to-date ELN with good documentation practices

• Closely collaborate with multiple groups to generate innovative solutions to challenging device problems.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Education Qualifications - Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in on one of the following fields: Mechanical, Packaging or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or any related or sub-disciplines of the above.

• Relevant Experience: Master’s Degree or at least 2 years post Bachelor’s Degree.

• Exceptional laboratory skills with ability to work efficiently and productively in a highly dynamic environment

• Knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DoE) and analysis

• Preferred: Experience in BioPharma, BioPharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industry

• Preferred: Knowledge of GMP compliance.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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.

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