2026 Co-Op, Business Operations

Moderna • Norwood, MA

1d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a summer internship opportunity in Norwood, MA from July 13th- December 11th, 2026. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the internship. Start date will be July 13th. The Drug Substance Operations team is seeking a highly analytical candidate to drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across Moderna’s manufacturing organization, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled innovation. The successful candidate will help architect and scale next-generation capabilities by translating complex operational challenges into actionable, AI-powered solutions. Responsibilities include developing predictive insights, optimization models, and scalable data products that enhance tactical execution, increase productivity, and inform long-term manufacturing network strategy. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape Moderna’s manufacturing performance, scalability, and future-state operating model by embedding advanced analytics and AI into core operational and strategic workflows.

Requirements

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
• Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams.
• Creative thinker with a talent for envisioning transformative AI use cases and converting big ideas into enterprise-grade implementations.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives by analyzing operational performance data and helping align improvement efforts with Moderna’s long-term manufacturing and network strategy.
• Contribute to data-driven operational excellence projects by identifying bottlenecks, variability, and inefficiencies, and assisting in the development of scalable improvement solutions using Lean and systems-thinking principles.
• Develop and refine predictive analytics, optimization models, and scenario analyses to drive efficiency and scalability across manufacturing workflows.
• Assist in designing and piloting AI-enabled solutions, leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and Generative AI to enhance data-driven decision-making
• Build dashboards, automated reports, and decision-support tools that enhance productivity, increase performance transparency, and enable proactive risk management.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, FEVA, Supply Chain, MSAT, and Digital teams to gather requirements, synthesize insights, and support enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Track initiative milestones and help quantify operational and financial impact through structured analysis, KPI development, and performance measurement.
• Support workforce and operating model strategy efforts through data-driven productivity analysis and development of scalable analytical tools to inform future growth.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including: • Vacation, sick time, and observed Company-wide holidays
• Free premium access to mindfulness classes
• Free parking, subsidized parking, or subsidized commuter passes, depending on location.
• Location-specific perks and extras!
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern