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Moderna

Develops mRNA-based medicines for health

Site Environment, Health & Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLaval, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Environmental, Health, Safety, Engineering, or another relevant field is required.
  • At least 8 years of EHS experience in the life sciences sector, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of valid work authorization is required.
  • Experience designing and implementing site EHS management systems and associated programs, procedures, and standards is preferred.
  • Knowledge of EHS requirements and laws in Canada, particularly Quebec, is preferred.
  • Experience across environmental programs, occupational safety programs, permitting, biosafety, compliance, and regulatory interactions is preferred.
  • Experience establishing a positive EHS culture and integrated ownership of EHS is preferred.
  • Experience building collaborative cross-functional relationships through influence and negotiation, and influencing people at all organizational levels, is preferred.
  • Leadership skills, particularly stakeholder management, are preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, writing and organizational skills, and attention to detail are preferred.
  • The ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Environment, Health & Safety function at the Laval mRNA drug-substance manufacturing facility as it transitions from qualification to full operations.
  • Serve as the primary EHS contact for the Laval site, providing leadership and technical expertise in EHS risk management and fostering a proactive EHS culture.
  • Represent the Laval site and Moderna EHS during the transition to operations, ensuring local and company EHS requirements are addressed before manufacturing begins.
  • Work with site leadership, Corporate EHS, and key stakeholders to define, develop, and implement the site EHS strategy, aligned with site and company objectives, and provide strategic and technical advice.
  • Develop and deploy the site EHS Management System, identify and assess risks, and establish policies, procedures, and programs to manage risks from manufacturing and laboratory operations.
  • Integrate EHS policies, procedures, and programs into daily operations; establish and monitor EHS key performance indicators; evaluate performance; and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
  • Establish and lead the site EHS Steering Committee to support cross-functional collaboration, shared accountability, and coordinated action.
  • Lead site environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives and integrate environmental considerations into facility operations and development.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, including environmental licenses and permits, health and safety regulations, chemical and biological safety, occupational health, and other applicable regulatory and company requirements.
  • Oversee emergency preparedness and crisis management, ensuring response plans are optimized, tested, and effective for the operational risks of advanced mRNA manufacturing.
  • Ensure EHS documentation is prepared, maintained, and updated in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and support ongoing EHS and cGMP compliance.
  • Identify EHS training needs across site personnel and develop and deliver practical training programs that build capability and reinforce safe work practices.
  • Represent Moderna in interactions with external EHS authorities and inspectors and act as the site's technical EHS expert.
  • Provide EHS advice and support to Moderna's Canadian commercial organization as needed.
  • Take on additional EHS duties as assigned as the Laval site and its operations evolve.
  • Explore appropriate uses of generative AI and digital tools within EHS to analyze EHS information, improve access to technical knowledge, support training, identify trends, and optimize risk-management workflows while complying with governance requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • The ability to establish a clear vision and align site EHS strategies with business strategy and operations, collaborating with site leadership and stakeholders to support business goals.
  • Comfort balancing leadership with direct implementation of EHS requirements.
  • A sustained commitment to achieving world-class EHS performance.

About the Company

Moderna

Develops mRNA-based medicines for health

Moderna develops medicines built on messenger RNA (mRNA). Its products use mRNA delivered into cells to instruct them to produce specific proteins that can prevent or treat disease, with vaccines being a primary example. In practice, a dose delivers engineered mRNA into the body, cells translate it into a target protein, and the immune system responds or the protein modulates biology to combat disease. Moderna differentiates itself through its focus on building a whole mRNA medicines platform and in-house capabilities for designing, manufacturing, and scaling mRNA therapies, including rapid development and large-scale production. Its goal is to create a new category of medicines based on mRNA that can improve how diseases are discovered, developed, and treated, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2010

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