Intern, Program and Portfolio Strategy

The Role

Moderna’s Program and Portfolio Strategy team works across the Moderna portfolio in two areas. On the program strategy side, the team develops strategies for individual drug programs – defining what diseases a drug should target, how it should be positioned against competitors, and what the development path should look like. On the portfolio strategy side, the team enables decision-making across the full set of programs - helping leadership evaluate where to invest based on scientific risk, commercial value, and strategic fit.

This internship spans both areas. On the program side, you’ll support the development of strategies for early-stage drug programs – conducting research, mapping competitive landscapes, and helping shape how we think about which diseases to pursue and how our drugs should be differentiated. On the portfolio side, you’ll help build and extend internal tools that connect program data across the organization, enabling us to make better choices about where to invest within our portfolio – which new drugs to advance and how to allocate resources.

You’ll work directly with members of the Program and Portfolio Strategy team across both areas, with day-to-day guidance from different team members to give you exposure to different types of work.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Program Strategy (~50%)

• Support the development of strategies for early-stage drug programs, including literature reviews, competitive assessments, and analysis of diseases with significant unmet patient need

• Gather and synthesize information from scientific literature, physician feedback, and competitive intelligence (what competitors are developing and how our programs compare) to inform strategic decisions

• Contribute to target product profiles (documents that define what a successful drug looks like – efficacy, safety, differentiation) and disease area assessments that guide research and development priorities

• Help prepare materials and analyses for program team discussions and leadership reviews

Portfolio Enablement (~50%)

• We’re rethinking how portfolio strategy gets done – replacing manual spreadsheets and disconnected tools with integrated, AI-built software that gives teams a single view of program data, timelines, and investment decisions. You’ll be part of building that from the ground up.

• Build and extend internal portfolio management tools working with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., VS Code with agentic coding agents)

• Translate team requirements into functional software – prototyping, iterating, and shipping features that replace manual workflows

• Work with data from different teams (drug development, manufacturing, finance) to improve how information flows across the organization

• Help connect program activities, milestones, and dependencies into integrated systems that support decisions about the portfolio as a whole

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

• Interest in the intersection of science, strategy, and technology

• Strong analytical thinking and clear communication – written and verbal

• Willingness to learn coding tools and work with AI-assisted development environments — prior coding experience is not required

• Comfort with ambiguity and working across different types of problems (strategic analysis one day, building software the next)

• Curiosity about drug development and how organizations decide which medicines to pursue

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior exposure to research, data analysis, or structured problem-solving (academic, internship, or volunteer experience)

• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, life sciences, psychology, or related fields

• Experience synthesizing information from multiple sources (e.g., research papers, interviews, surveys) into clear insights

• Familiarity with basic data handling or analysis (e.g., Excel, survey coding, or similar tools)

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.

 

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