You have been warned - Anonymous employee Moderna Employee Review

1.0
Jun 30, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits, free lunches, vacation policy.

Cons

Since COVID, there's been a frenzy of "acting with urgency," which has predictably led to a decline in quality. Compromises are made in the name of a phony race, and quality is the first casualty. There are countless people with opinions, but only a few who can get the work done. Those who actually do the work, aren't allowed to voice a single opinion. Most "leaders" in management are a bunch of narcissists. The culture here thrives on overpromising and under (or never) delivering. Stupid decisions are made constantly, and lower-level employees are forced to move mountains under the guise of a fake urgency to justify those decisions. Inevitably, when deliverables aren't met, guess who takes the blame :) There's no room for dissent here. You constantly have to walk on eggshells when interacting with leadership, hoping to get your opinion through without offending their fragile ego. It's simple: either fall in line or get cut. Promotions? Forget it unless you're one of the chosen ones. Favoritism runs rampant, and idiots often populate higher management levels. People with little to no experience often get hired just because they're "great friends" with those in power. Nurturing and growing internal talent is almost non-existent. Meaningless committees are formed all the time, that make "decisions" that they have no idea how to implement. The culture within most groups is toxic, and gaslighting is common. Transparency is a joke; employees are discouraged from sharing information even with teams that they are supposed to be collaborating with. Independent expression is discouraged, and only "controlled messaging" is allowed. If this sounds appealing, then Moderna should be on top of your list.

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5.0
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Pros

great benefits, great management, great food :)

Cons

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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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