Moderna Reviews

3.2

42% would recommend to a friend

(841 total reviews)
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Stéphane Bancel

45% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Moderna has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Moderna employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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841 reviews
2.0
Feb 20, 2023

Buyer Beware

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The fame of working for an mRNA pioneer is magnetic.

Cons

Working for this place is a quick route to burnout and depression. They refuse to hire enough resources to do the work required, and most colleagues I worked with were having to see multiple therapists and pop pills just to survive. Management has no heart. CEO celebrates those who missed family funerals and weddings in order to sacrifice for Moderna. Stay away.

1.0
Aug 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay and food / drinks on site

Cons

While they present themselves as a key player in the pandemic response and a company that cares about its employees, the reality is quite the opposite. Management is disorganized and ineffective, with little to no communication across teams. Supervisors are overworked and have no time for their direct reports, giving them minimal visibility within the company. The expectation to work weekends and even statutory holidays is the norm, making work-life balance non-existent. HR is virtually inaccessible and completely fails to support employees. The work culture promotes silence over speaking up. This toxic environment has led to high employee turnover—a glaring red flag that management chooses to ignore. The company seems more concerned with its public image and stock price than with the well-being of its employees. Moderna might have a big name, but beneath the surface, it’s just another profit-driven corporation that cares little for the people who work there. If you value your mental health and professional growth, I would strongly advise against working here.

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