Ehs Program Manager Jobs in Needham, MA (NOW HIRING)

The Role

Reporting to the EHS Site Director, this role is responsible for supporting EHS operations at the Moderna facility in Norwood, MA, with a primary focus on managing EHS risks within manufacturing and technical development environments and associated enabling functions. The candidate will play a key role in managing EHS events, conducting investigations, implementing CAPA, owning individual EHS programs, and maintaining compliance with applicable EHS programs under the guidance of site EHS leadership.

This role operates with appropriate autonomy, cross-functional partnership, and site-level accountability for assigned programs and stakeholder areas. The candidate partners directly with R&D, Facilities & Engineering Services, Technical Development, Capital Projects, Logistics, and other enabling functions to strengthen operational readiness, EHS governance, risk management, and functional ownership of EHS expectations.

Here's What You'll Do

Environmental Health and Safety Activities

• Lead the assessment and management of relevant EHS risks within R&D environments, biopharmaceutical operations, and associated enabling functions, applying advanced judgment to complex operational and regulatory scenarios.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve technical standards, SOPs, work practices, and inspection criteria associated with safety and environmental programs, ensuring alignment with site, campus, and global EHS strategies.
• Lead and maintain site programs associated with the mitigation of high-risk work activities, including SIF prevention, permit-to-work, job hazard analysis, Lock-out/Tag-out, fall from heights, confined space entry, hot work, and flammable material controls.
• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert for EHS requirements related to operational compliance, risk management, and program execution, clearly articulating regulatory expectations and practical control strategies in high-complexity settings.
• Lead the implementation of management of change processes associated with operational modifications that may impact safety, sustainability, environmental compliance, or other regulatory requirements.
• Provide senior EHS leadership in facilitated reviews of capital projects impacting site infrastructure, manufacturing operations, R&D, analytical capabilities, and enabling functions.
• Actively partner with technically complex and high-risk stakeholder groups, including Facilities & Engineering Services, Technical Development, Capital Projects, Logistics, Manufacturing, and laboratory operations, to integrate EHS expectations into functional business processes.
• Engage with functional leadership and senior stakeholders to improve EHS competence, engagement, ownership, and culture across assigned areas of responsibility.
• Lead complex RCA investigations and ensure implementation of actionable, sustainable CAPAs for high learning value EHS events, significant near misses, audit findings, and recurring performance gaps.
• Develop and lead EHS program reviews, identify gaps, analyze trends, and implement corrective strategies that drive measurable improvements in EHS performance, compliance, and culture, including the use of AI-enabled tools where appropriate to improve insight generation, consistency, and execution.
• Provide technical leadership in environmental compliance and sustainability domains, including air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related permitting or compliance obligations.
• Support deployment of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system elements at the functional level, integrating management system expectations into procedures, inspections, governance routines, CAPA, and continuous improvement processes.
• Use EHS data, digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled approaches to identify trends, prioritize risk, improve program effectiveness, streamline routine EHS workflows, and support proactive decision-making.
• Lead multiple complex EHS projects or programs simultaneously, translating strategic objectives into executable plans, clear milestones, stakeholder actions, and measurable outcomes.
• Mentor and guide less experienced EHS professionals and functional partners, helping build technical capability, consistent execution, and strong ownership of EHS requirements.
• Represent EHS in high-complexity meetings with functional leaders, senior stakeholders, project teams, and cross-functional governance forums, providing clear recommendations and driving alignment with minimal escalation.
• Run huddles, staff meetings, and other administrative components of the business as needed to support effective EHS planning, execution, communication, and performance management.

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• BS Degree with 7-10 years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership or ownership of complex EHS programs in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, or similarly regulated technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex EHS programs with broad scope, high precision, and minimal guidance, while aligning execution with site, campus, and global EHS strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS laws, regulations, and compliance obligations, with Massachusetts-specific EHS regulatory experience highly desirable.
• Experience deploying or supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including integration of management system elements into functional procedures, governance, audits, corrective actions, and performance improvement routines.
• Technical familiarity and competence with analytical equipment, laboratory operations, manufacturing support processes, utilities, facilities infrastructure, and processes associated with biopharmaceutical operations.
• Deep understanding of high-risk EHS programs, including Lock-out/Tag-out, flammable material requirements, fall from heights, confined space entry, hot work, permit-to-work systems, SIF prevention, and job hazard analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing clear, concise, effective, and audit-ready procedures, standards, work instructions, and program documentation.
• Strong capability in RCA, CAPA, management of change, risk assessment, inspection programs, and regulatory compliance program execution.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple sources of information, identify trends, solve complex problems, and develop practical, sustainable EHS solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to use EHS information systems, dashboards, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to manage work, monitor performance, identify trends, improve execution quality, and support proactive risk management.
• Ability to engage, influence, and build consensus with larger and more complex stakeholder groups, including senior functional leaders and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to drive collaboration, adoption, and ownership across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to colleagues, junior team members, and functional partners.
• Comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, with the ability to pivot priorities, make sound decisions, and deliver high-quality work with limited direction.
• Willingness to travel to local sites and provide hands-on assistance to improve EHS performance, compliance, and program maturity.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $130,800.00 - $209,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. #LI-SB2

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