Warehouse Operations Manager

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’s mission is to establish a leading-edge research development and manufacturing facility at Harwell as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners across the UK. We’re looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavour, contributing to a future where accesss to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to manage all warehouse operations at the cutting-edge mRNA production site in Harwell. As the Manager, Warehouse Operations Leader, you will spearhead the management of inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring that all operations adhere to regulatory standards such as GDP, GMP, and Cold Chain requirements. The role encompasses the full spectrum of warehouse operations management, from process implementation and optimization to leadership and strategy in supply chain logistics.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading a team of warehouse operators to ensure efficient material flow, supporting both initial setups and ongoing commercial operations.

• Overseeing the implementation of global logistics processes and providing central logistics support during the site’s setup phase.

• Ensuring compliance with cGMP, and coordinating with trade compliance to follow import and export regulations.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Recruiting, training, and managing warehouse staff to maintain high operational standards and safety.

• Monitoring and maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.

• Managing inventory levels and implementing effective inventory management policies.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• Pursue options in parallel: You will need to manage various logistics operations simultaneously, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in decision-making.

• Question convention: This role requires a proactive approach to challenge and improve established processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance in our innovative setting.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• University degree in technology, engineering, or management/business administration

• 8+ years experience (with a Bachelor’s Degree) or 5-8 years experience (with a Master’s Degree) in various Distribution/Logistics functions and Supply Chain

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

• Strong preference towards Pharmaceutical and Biotech experience. Experience working in a cGMP and cGDP environment.

• Good understanding of the Pharma industry & its different Supply Chain areas

• Experience and proficient knowledge of project management, risk management methodologies and monitoring techniques

• Experience and knowledge of cold chain technology, tools, shipping validation and distribution.

• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate and communicate with senior CMC Management in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

• APICS certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)) is a plus

• Well organized – a natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate and conduct your work

• You drive for results and demonstrate the ability to develop solutions. You love what you do, and it shows

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• A curious mindset that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work

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.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers 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 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. 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 or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at [email protected].

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