2026 Co-Op, Quality, Strategic Operations

The Role

The Global Quality Strategic Operations team is seeking a high-performing Industrial Engineering or MBA candidate to contribute to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across Moderna’s Global Quality organization.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategic Operations for Global Quality, this role operates at the intersection of strategy, operational excellence, and workforce planning. The co-op will support and potentially lead high-visibility initiatives within Global Quality’s Transformation Office, partnering across all CMC, R&D and global manufacturing sites.

This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, including interactions with the Head of Global Quality, and the opportunity to influence how Global Quality plans resources, drives performance, and builds its future operating model. This position will run from July 13th-December 11th, 2026.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Transformation Portfolio & Governance

• Support governance, alignment, and performance reporting for Global Quality’s Transformation Office portfolio.

• Develop executive-ready reporting materials that track initiative impact, risks, and progress.

• Help ensure initiatives are aligned to strategic priorities and delivering measurable business value.

Capacity Modeling & Workforce Strategy

• Operationalize a workforce capacity system as a strategic management tool.

• Partner with Quality leaders to embed the model into planning and decision-making processes.

• Identify efficiency opportunities and improvement levers through data-driven workforce analysis.

• Develop dashboards and visual tools to support ongoing performance transparency.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Lead or support quality-owned process improvement initiatives across enterprise functions.

• Conduct process mapping, root cause analyses, and performance diagnostics.

• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to identify and implement sustainable improvements.

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with cross-functional stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Quality teams across the enterprise.

• Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Support cross-functional alignment across geographies and functions.

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

• Currently enrolled in an MBA, Industrial Engineering, or related quantitative/scientific degree program.

• Strong interest in Operational Excellence, Business Transformation, or Strategic Operations.

• Advanced analytical capabilities and structured problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or similar).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

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

• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred).

• Experience with workforce planning, capacity modeling, or resource optimization.

• Proficiency in Python or automation tools.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Miro, Lucid, or similar collaboration tools.

• Exposure to AI-enabled analytics or digital workflow optimization.

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.

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.