Co-Op, Business Operations

Position: 2026 Co-Op, Business Operations
Job Summary
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Moderna is a leading biotechnology company focused on mRNA technology and innovative medicine. They are seeking a highly analytical intern to support strategic initiatives in the Drug Substance Operations team, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled innovation.

Responsibilities
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• Support strategic initiatives by analyzing operational performance data and helping align improvement efforts with Moderna’s long-term manufacturing and network strategy.

• Contribute to data-driven operational excellence projects by identifying bottlenecks, variability, and inefficiencies, and assisting in the development of scalable improvement solutions using Lean and systems-thinking principles.

• Develop and refine predictive analytics, optimization models, and scenario analyses to drive efficiency and scalability across manufacturing workflows.

• Assist in designing and piloting AI-enabled solutions, leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and Generative AI to enhance data-driven decision-making

• Build dashboards, automated reports, and decision-support tools that enhance productivity, increase performance transparency, and enable proactive risk management.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, FEVA, Supply Chain, MSAT, and Digital teams to gather requirements, synthesize insights, and support enterprise transformation initiatives.

• Track initiative milestones and help quantify operational and financial impact through structured analysis, KPI development, and performance measurement.

• Support workforce and operating model strategy efforts through data-driven productivity analysis and development of scalable analytical tools to inform future growth.

Qualifications
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Required
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• Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or a related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Excel).

• 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.

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Preferred
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• GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams.

• Creative thinker with a talent for envisioning transformative AI use cases and converting big ideas into enterprise-grade implementations.

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Company
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Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, USA, with a team of  employees. The company is currently Late Stage.