Amazing science but very toxic work culture - Senior Manager Moderna Employee Review

1.0
Dec 2, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The science is amazing, inspiring, and a valuable contribution to our society.

Cons

People are promoted to leadership positions with little or no experience, which makes them incompetent and ineffective in their roles, especially when managing people working under them. Bosses are typically unavailable and due to lack of awareness of what is happening in their groups, prone to bad decision-making. Potential employees seeking a new place to work that is harmonious and provides a strong platform for professional growth, including adequate training and strong leadership, should not work here. Alternatively, potential employees looking for a new salary and title without having to work all that hard to attain it, with a high tolerance for no work-life balance and little recognition from leadership, and with a willingness to travel onsite to the headquarters in Boston frequently (every 1-3 months) despite being a "fully remote" employee might be able to work here longer than others.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

great benefits, great management, great food :)

Cons

Expected to stay online and be available as needed, even with no scheduled weekend work.

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary is above industry standard.

Cons

This is by far the most chaotic and dysfunctional organization I have ever been part of, and honestly the worst I've ever heard of. I can't believe how many new employees just hand back their signing bonus and leave. And good for them! The only reason anything gets accomplished in the clinical regulatory space is because the people who really believe in mRNA therapies stick with their therapeutic area and weather the storm of gross incompetence, bullying, and constant running in the wrong direction just because the loudest person in the room is always listened to, and she is never, ever correct. Their recent reorgs saw some of the most talented, experienced, and kind individuals exited by the company. They are thriving in their new positions. This place is NOT worth your sanity, peace, talent, joy, and you ARE going to be bullied and gaslit. All the negative reviews on Glassdoor are on the money. There is no reason to join this organization unless you genuinely have no regard for other employees, are just a ladder climber, and want to make some extra cash and stock options.

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