2027 Co-Op, PTE

Moderna • Cambridge, MA

2d • $20 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

This co-op opportunity is based in Norwood, Massachusetts, from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the full co-op term. As an individual contributor within Development Process, Training & Execution, the co-op will support innovation and digital enablement initiatives that streamline workflows, improve access to information, and strengthen adoption of digital tools across Moderna’s Development organization.

Working with process, training, and cross-functional partners, the co-op will gain hands-on exposure to regulated clinical development operations, quality-focused documentation, business process improvement, and technology-enabled work. The role supports the development, maintenance, and implementation of processes and controlled documents, and helps teams identify ways to work more consistently, efficiently, and digitally.

The position offers practical experience at the intersection of process excellence and technology, including automation, dashboards, digital workflows, and approved AI-enabled and Generative AI tools. Work is performed in a regulated, quality-focused environment and includes contributing to projects that improve information access, documentation management, and execution of work.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, Quality, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and an interest in learning digital collaboration and workflow tools.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship; Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship for this role.
• Must be available for the full co-op term from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
• The export-control notice states that only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent academic achievement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including an interest in technical writing and document editing.
• High attention to detail and interest in process quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Curiosity about digital tools, workflow automation, data visualization, or responsible use of AI to improve business processes; prior experience is a plus but not required.
• Interest in clinical development operations, regulated processes, quality systems, training, process improvement, innovation, or digital transformation.
• Desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support innovation and digital enablement efforts by gathering user needs, documenting current-state workflows, testing proposed solutions, and preparing user guidance or training materials under team supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to explore practical uses of automation, dashboards, and approved AI-enabled tools for document management, knowledge sharing, and process efficiency, and summarize findings and recommendations.
• Gain exposure to approved Generative AI tools and help evaluate opportunities to improve information access, knowledge sharing, documentation, and digital ways of working within applicable Moderna frameworks.
• Contribute to process mapping, workflow documentation, and continuous improvement projects, including identifying opportunities to simplify manual steps and enable more efficient digital processes.
• Support drafting, formatting, and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs), and related controlled documents using established templates and guidance.
• Assist with quality control reviews of controlled documents for clarity, consistency, formatting, cross-references, and alignment with applicable document standards.
• Help maintain and enhance document trackers, action logs, dashboards, and project status reports supporting controlled document development, digital visibility, and implementation.
• Assist with document lifecycle, training, and digital workflow activities in systems such as Veeva Quality, Smartsheet, and Microsoft 365 tools, as appropriate to assigned access and training.
• Support organization and analysis of process documentation, training matrices, and related records to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with process, training, and cross-functional partners to support consistent execution and adoption of new or improved processes and digital tools across Development.
• Contribute to projects that improve how teams access information, manage documentation, and execute work in a regulated, quality-focused clinical development environment.

Benefits

• 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 successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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