An exciting, but sometimes challenging, company to work for - Associate Director Moderna Employee Review

4.0
Mar 14, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Moderna can be an exciting company to work for - with one of the most robust pipelines in the industry, there are never any dull moments. - The benefits are outstanding (could go a little higher on 401k, but still good) - Compensation and equity are strong - There is a lot of opportunity to grow and learn - Fast-paced environment - A lot of genuinely hard-working people - Company has a strong financial outlook and focuses consistently on R&D - I believe they have a good future ahead of them

Cons

Overall, my experience has been pretty good, but a few cons to watch out for: - The workload can be heavy - this is not a place to work if you are looking for strong work/life balance. - The culture can be intense and if you don't have a really good relationship with your boss, it's difficult place to work. It feels like a lot of fear-based leadership, from the top down. - A lot of managers are new managers, and many don't have training in how to manage people. There aren't currently formal ways to provide feedback in a safe way about managers either. - There is a strong focus on learning, but not necessarily clear career growth paths. It would be great to see the focus shift so that it's more tangible for how your career can grow both in and outside of Moderna.

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Moderna Response
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Thank you for your feedback and for being a valuable member of the Moderna team. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace environment where all employees feel valued and supported. If you are open to it, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you privately to discuss your concerns and learn more about your experience. Alternatively, if you would prefer to share your feedback anonymously, we encourage you to take advantage of Moderna's speakup hotline - https://moderna.whispli.com/compliancehotline. Thanks again for sharing your feedback and helping us improve our culture.

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