About this role
About the Role Based in Laval, you will contribute directly to commercial mRNA vaccine manufacturing by providing hands-on leadership within production activities. You will lead a highly skilled team while remaining actively involved in daily operations to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance and manufacturing performance.
This role sits at the heart of Moderna's innovative manufacturing environment, where continuous improvement, advanced technologies, digital transformation and emerging tools, including generative AI, help accelerate the impact of mRNA medicines for patients. What You'll Do
- Manage the entire production operations and team, actively participating in manufacturing activities while overseeing daily operations.
- Monitor team performance against KPIs and take action as needed.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to plan production calendars, manage inventories and optimize manufacturing capacity.
- Lead or participate in multiple process, continuous improvement and equipment projects; contribute to process optimization and operational performance of the manufacturing platform.
- Provide back-up coverage for the Production Supervisor or Drug Substance Production Lead when needed.
- Communicate production status, priorities and results to leadership. What We're Looking For
- 5 to 10 years of GMP manufacturing experience.
- 3 years of people management experience.
- Fluency in French and English due to interactions with teams, partners and tools outside Quebec.
- University degree in science or engineering.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, supervisors and support departments.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to Moderna values (Audace, Collaboration, Curiosity and Perseverance) and ability to embody them on site.
- Aptitude or ability to learn GMP regulations.
- On-site, full-time role at Moderna site; telework not available.
- Work authorization for a minimum of 2 years is required.
- Pre-employment medical assessments and periodic health and safety evaluations are required.