Toxic and Retaliatory Culture - Anonymous Moderna Employee Review

1.0
Mar 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

unlimited PTO Brand new office space in Cambridge with good amenities some good co-workers benefits and pay are good but they have begun cutting some of the most beloved benefits due to cost saving measures

Cons

There are a couple toxic "leaders" in the HR department. Not only does bad behavior go unchecked, but it's rewarded! As long as you're fake, go along with whatever you're told (no matter the ethics) and throw others under the bus, you'll succeed here. What happens to the employees who give constructive feedback or raise concerns? Their jobs are suddenly "eliminated". Even though shortly after, these roles that were deemed "eliminated", are backfilled with external talent. A true retaliatory culture. If you're one of the favorites of a certain individual, the sky is the limit in terms of career progression. If you are not liked by this individual, they will slowly begin to push you out or eliminate your role altogether. If the culture is this toxic in the HR department, imagine at a company wide level!! Besides this, the business outlook for Moderna is not great. The turnover at the executive level is very concerning.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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