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2026 Co-Op, Strategic Partnerships and Outsourcing

BioSpace
Cambridge, MA
The Role

This position offers exposure to the broader clinical development lifecycle, strategic sourcing approaches, and the business, contractual, legal, and financial considerations that drive progress across Moderna’s R&D pipeline. As an intern in Strategic Partnerships & Outsourcing (SP&O), you’ll be immersed in a dynamic team that supports three core areas:

  • Strategic Partnerships – focused on vendor management and governance
  • Business Analytics – supporting clinical forecasting, budgeting, and site contracting
  • Outsourcing – managing RFPs and contracts for CROs and Global Central Labs (GCLs)

This interdisciplinary role offers a valuable opportunity to develop both strategic insight and operational capabilities in a fast-paced, collaborative biotech environment. Throughout your tenure, you’ll work closely with experienced professionals who will provide mentorship, guidance, and opportunities to develop both strategic thinking and operational skills.

Here’s What You’ll Do

  • Gain a foundational understanding of end-to-end clinical outsourcing and vendor governance by assisting with coordination of RFPs, contracts, analysis and benchmarking requests.
  • Strengthen your project coordination abilities through scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, capturing notes, and tracking action items using tools like Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
  • Build operational experience by updating records in the contract management system and generating reports that track contract volumes, timelines, and status metrics.
  • Practice information management by helping maintain structured repositories in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for contracts, proposals, templates, and vendor materials.
  • Participate in inter- and intra-departmental continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • Minimum GPA of 3.4
  • Currently Enrolled Junior or Senior
  • Major in scientific, economic, business, or legal discipline
  • 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

  • Superborganizational skillsand attention to detail
  • Goodverbal and written communication skills
  • Solid technical skills in MS Office Suite applications
  • Must be curious, eager, open to learning, resourceful and independent
  • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—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 and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Location-specific perks and extras!

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 [email protected]. 

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.
Posted 2025-09-30

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