Chaos. Drama. Stress. - Associate Director Moderna Employee Review

1.0
Sep 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very good compensation and benefits

Cons

While employees are expected to prioritize work over everything else in their lives, the company treats nothing as a low priority, everything is treated as urgent/critical. No wonder they are having budgetary issues and need to cut programs. Decisions are made with no concern for risks, costs, practicality, or feasibility. Employees are miserable and dream of quitting. The problem is not just the poor work/life balance. It is also the constant chaos. During my employment at Moderna, not one week went by without some new crisis to navigate. Bottom line: The compensation is good but it isn't worth it.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Recommend
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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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