Intern, Business and Alliance Management Operations

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student intern to support Intismeran autogene Alliance Management and Business Strategy and Operations in driving strategic planning workstreams and operational excellence for Moderna’s key strategic partnership with Merck.  This role provides hands-on exposure to collaboration with cross-functional leaders, governance support, portfolio analytics, strategic planning (market sizing, landscape analyses), executive communications, and operations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Directly contribute to the build of the Intismeran autogene business.

• Gain practical exposure to strategic alliance governance in a complex organization.

• Develop skills in partnership performance management and operational rigor.

• Build experience in executive communications and stakeholder engagement.

• Understand how strong internal visibility and storytelling reinforce alliance success.

• Experience the intersection of strategy, science, finance, communication, and execution in partnerships.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Alliance Management

• Assist in preparing materials for Joint Steering Committees (JSCs) and other governance meetings.

• Support tracking of alliance milestones, deliverables, risks, and key decisions.

• Maintain alliance dashboards and scorecards.

• Help coordinate governance calendars and action item follow-up.

• Support development of executive-ready summary reports.

• Support management of a recurring Alliance Management newsletter and/or email communications.

• Help standardize templates, trackers, and governance documentation.

• Assist in mapping stakeholders and communication flows.

Strategic Planning and Operations

• Support commercial opportunity assessments for existing and prospective TPPs.

• Conduct analyses of historical data to guide strategic and operational design choices, and present data-driven recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Develop dashboards to track performance (actuals vs. KPIs, progress against plan), risks, and key decisions.

• Provide project management support for high impact strategic planning and operations workstreams.

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

• Completed bachelor’s degree and currently pursuing a master’s degree in a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling executive-level messaging.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to utilize large language models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to drive efficiency in execution.

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights and data-driven recommendations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• 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.

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

• Background in life sciences, healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceuticals.

• 2+ years in consulting, corporate development, venture capital, or similar.

• Exposure to partnership, alliance management, or cross-functional program management.

• A passion for Moderna’s mission and a commitment to embodying our values: Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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.