2026 Intern, R&D Quality

The Role:

Moderna’s Research & Development Quality (RDQ) team is seeking a curious, proactive student interested in how Quality Assurance supports R&D in a fast-paced biotech environment. This internship offers broad exposure to quality principles across GxPs (e.g., GCP/GLP/GVP/CSV) and hands‑on experience with quality processes, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration. Exact projects will be scoped based on business priorities at the time of hire.

If you are bold, relentless, collaborative, and obsess over learning, an internship at Moderna can help augment your education and accelerate your career.

Our summer internship program will run from June 1 – August 14, 2025. All applicants must be available to work full-time for the entire duration of the program. 

Here’s What You will Do:

• Support elements of the internal and external audit lifecycle (planning, logistics, document preparation, follow-up tracking)

• Contribute to inspection readiness activities and quality system improvements

• Help organize and maintain quality documentation, trackers, and dashboards/metrics

• Assist with quarterly newsletter and periodic updates for RDQ stakeholders

• Partner with study teams and quality representatives on routine quality support

• Learn and apply fundamentals of quality management systems (e.g., Veeva Vault) and good documentation practices

Competencies and Benefits of this role:

• Foundations of R&D Quality across multiple GxPs and how quality enables clinical, non-clinical, and pharmacovigilance activities

• Practical understanding of audits/inspections and continuous improvement workflows

• How to operate in a matrixed, highly collaborative environment

• Professional skills: prioritization, communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving

Here’s What You will Bring to the Table:

• Student working towards a bachelor’s degree in a science focused program (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy) or similar

• At least 3 years of study in one of the above scientific fields preferred

• Basic familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations (GCP, GVP, GLP, CSV) is a strong plus

• Strong organization and time‑management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities

• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset and willingness to seek feedback

• Comfort working in dynamic settings and using digital tools/quality systems (training provided)

• 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. 

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. 

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