Co-Op, Business Operations & Operational Excellence

Moderna • Norwood, MA

1d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, site-based co-op in Norwood, Massachusetts, running from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire assigned term. The co-op will support data-driven strategic operations and operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, and product value streams. Work will focus on improving performance visibility, operational and resource planning, risk and dependency identification, and translating analyses into actions and decisions for leadership. Project emphasis may range from hands-on Lean continuous improvement to analytics, scenario planning, optimization, predictive insights, future-state operating models, and AI-enabled innovation, including Generative AI. The role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote work.

The co-op will work with cross-functional partners to improve tactical execution, productivity, cost, quality, service, and scalability, while contributing to long-term manufacturing and network strategy. Assignments may include developing KPIs and dashboards, conducting operational analyses, piloting analytical and AI-enabled solutions, leading or supporting improvement projects, measuring project impact, and supporting change management and deployment of new processes and tools.

Candidates must be current students enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a relevant field, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and have basic proficiency in Excel or comparable data analysis tools. Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship. The position may involve access to export-controlled technology or data; eligibility is limited to U.S. persons as defined in the posting.

The salary range is $20.00–$60.00. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. Co-op benefits include free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes, subsidized commuter benefits, paid time off, and location-specific perks and extras.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to structure ambiguous operational problems.
• Basic proficiency in Excel or comparable data analysis tools for managing and interpreting data.
• Available for the entire co-op term from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control requirements to access export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge or experience in Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, DMAIC problem solving, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, or supply chain optimization.
• Ability to gather and combine data from different sources, identify meaningful patterns, and translate insights into decisions and recommendations.
• Experience with one or more data, analytics, or visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau; exposure to predictive analytics, optimization, workflow automation, or AI/Generative AI is particularly valuable for analytics-focused assignments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex analyses clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity and adaptability, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, techniques, and business processes.
• Desire to make an impact at a high-growth, transformational company.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and analyze operational performance data to support strategic initiatives aligned with long-term manufacturing, supply chain, and network strategy.
• Develop and refine KPIs, dashboards, automated reports, and decision-support tools to improve performance visibility, productivity, transparency, and proactive risk management.
• Support operational, resource, workforce, and operating-model planning through scenario analysis and productivity insights; identify risks, dependencies, and constraints and translate findings into actions and decisions.
• Develop and refine predictive analytics, optimization models, scenario analyses, and scalable analytical or data products to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Assist in designing and piloting AI-enabled solutions using advanced analytics, predictive modeling, automation, and Generative AI.
• Lead or support operational excellence and continuous-improvement projects using Lean, systems thinking, value-stream mapping, DMAIC, root-cause analysis, workshops, and kaizens.
• Define and measure project impact using operational and financial KPIs, including cost savings, lead-time reduction, quality, service levels, productivity, and process standardization.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, FEVA, MSAT, Digital, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, synthesize insights, and support transformation initiatives.
• Track initiative milestones, risks, and dependencies, and support change management and deployment of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation; communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and learn new technologies and techniques with technical and functional experts.

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.
• 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