Co-Op, Development Resource Management

Moderna Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness classes

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA offers a full‑time co‑op from January 18, 2027 to June 25, 2027, requiring commitment to the entire program. You will support Resource Management across Development, helping improve resource visibility, forecasting, and planning through data‑driven analyses and cross‑functional collaboration.

You'll gain hands‑on experience shaping tools and processes for strategic decision‑making, with exposure to business operations, data, and digital solutions in a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business, Life Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, or presentation development.
• Note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing execution and adoption of the Resource Management capability across Development.
• Coordinate technical, business, and operational activities enabling resource planning.
• Prepare materials and analyses to support resource planning discussions with senior leaders.
• Gather requirements in cross-functional meetings and translate discussions into actionable steps.
• Assist with data validation, quality checks, and improvement of forecast model outputs.
• Support UAT, defect tracking, and validation of new functionality and system integrations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (related field)

Tools

Python

Job description

The Role

This is a full‑time co‑op position from January 18, 2027 – June 25, 2027. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the co‑op program. The Resource Management team within Portfolio Operations is seeking a motivated co‑op to support the continued advancement of resource planning capabilities across Development. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business operations, data, and digital solutions, partnering with cross‑functional teams to improve resource visibility, forecasting, and planning. The co‑op will gain hands‑on experience supporting strategic decision‑making and the evolution of tools and processes used to plan and deploy resources across the Development portfolio.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Support the ongoing execution and adoption of the Resource Management capability across Development. Partner with the Resource Management Lead to coordinate technical, business, and operational activities that enable accurate and effective resource planning. Prepare materials, analyses, and reporting to support resource planning discussions with functional and senior Development leaders. Participate in cross‑functional meetings to gather requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, capture decisions, and translate discussions into actionable next steps. Coordinate follow‑up activities and prepare outputs that inform resource planning and support a closed‑loop planning process. Assist with data validation, quality checks, and continuous improvement of resource forecast model outputs. Partner with Digital teams during the testing and deployment of the Resource Management business solution, helping translate proof‑of‑concept capabilities into a validated, user‑ready solution. Support user acceptance testing (UAT), defect tracking, and business validation of new functionality and system integrations. Help document business requirements, user guides, processes, and standard operating procedures. Serve as an additional business point of contact to support solution enhancements, maintenance activities, and ongoing user needs.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business, Life Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, or presentation development through academic, internship, or project work. At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent academic achievement. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in using data to support business decisions. Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross‑functional team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly to different audiences. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow‑through on action items. Exposure to Python through coursework, projects, or prior experience, particularly for data analysis or automation. Interest in biopharmaceutical Development, resource planning, business operations, and digital solutions, with a desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our co‑op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown
• Location‑specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $60.00. 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. 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.

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

Accommodations

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 [e-mail].

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.

Our Mission and Vision

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.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

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 617‑460‑9346 or emailing [e-mail] 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.