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Manufacturing Supervisor, Drug Substance - Day Shift Apply locations Melbourne - Australia Drug Manufacturing time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R15060

*We are excited to announce that we are expanding our team and have multiple positions available for this role - join us in shaping the future*

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 committed to enhancing Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership that focuses on strengthening pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based large-scale mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be a cornerstone in Australia's ability to respond to future health threats efficiently. This collaboration not only brings cutting-edge medical technology to the forefront but also emphasizes job creation and local talent development. We're inviting visionary professionals to be part of this transformative journey, making a tangible impact on global health security.

Moderna is seeking a Day Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, Drug Substance for our state-of-the-art mRNA vaccines production unit at our Resilience Site in Australia. This role is pivotal in managing production timelines, ensuring cGMP compliance, and overseeing health and safety regulations. You will be instrumental in the technical ramp-up of manufacturing processes and be required to demonstrate digital proficiency and operational leadership.

Here's What You'll Do:

Within 3 Months, You Will...

• Enforce safety procedures and Moderna's guidelines, ensuring compliance with local HSE requirements.
• Start fostering a collaborative relationship with the Night Shift team.
• Develop batch records, SOPs, and training materials for various phases of commercial programs.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team for the timely disposition of commercial batches.
• Manage documentation processes and oversee training and development of staff.

Within 6 Months, You Will...

• Establish robust processes for Batch Disposition.
• Manage team performance and development, including regular one-on-one sessions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain inventory and review process orders.
• Respond to routine equipment, process, and digital issues, ensuring continuous operation.

Within 12 Months, You Will:

• Lead projects aimed at continuous improvement, aligning operations with corporate goals and commercial demand.
• Drive initiatives to maintain manufacturing excellence.
• Ensure team performance monitoring and make necessary adjustments for improvement.
• Lead in troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes.

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

• Typically, 5-7+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Biomechanical engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical engineering, Biochemistry or related field preferred
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced production environment at a biotech/pharmaceutical company preferably in GMP
• Demonstrated commitment to Moderna's values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless, embodying these values in the workplace
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross-functional support groups required
• Exceptional written, oral communication, and organizational skills required
• Skills in project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing projects.
• Experience with chromatography and tangential flow filtration would be an asset
• Experience in audit / inspection preparation, understanding Health authority and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring practices in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment
• Specific expertise in mRNA technology, vaccine production and equipment - beyond a general scientific understanding
• Understanding/Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to mRNA drug products and vaccine production
• Expertise in quality control measures and assurance processes specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Knowledge of validation processes for manufacturing equipment and processes
• Ability to analyze production data and generate reports for management
• Specific methodologies for continuous improvement, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or others.
• Experience in leading Kaizen events or other process optimization initiatives
• Experience in coordinating with supply chain for raw materials and inventory management.

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.

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.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. 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 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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at . (EEO/AAP Employer)

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At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body's cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells.

We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission.

Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients.

Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

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Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling or emailing if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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