Is Moderna a good company to work for as a Sr. Research Associate?

Sr. Research Associate professionals working at Moderna have rated their employer with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 32 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Moderna employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Research Associate Jobs at Moderna now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Research Associate interview questions at Moderna .

Does Moderna pay Sr. Research Associate employees well?

Sr. Research Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Moderna with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 32 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Research Associate salaries at Moderna.

How happy are Sr. Research Associate professionals working at Moderna?

41% of Sr. Research Associate employees at Moderna would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 36% in the past 12 months. Sr. Research Associate professionals have also rated Moderna with a 3.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.7 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Moderna?

Manufacturing Associate (51) , Research Associate (41) , Associate Director (39) , Director (36) , Scientist (26) , Senior Research Associate (26) , Manager (24) , Co-Op (22) , Manufacturing Associate I (21) , Engineer (16) , Senior Scientist (16) , Manufacturing Associate II (15) , Senior Manager (12) , Intern (11) , Specialist (11)

What are the pros of working at Moderna according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and the" ((in 202 reviews)); "Good Pay and all kinds of benefits" ((in 78 reviews)); "Awesome people and great science" ((in 75 reviews)); "good salary but that will soon dissipate" ((in 32 reviews)); "Team was great!" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Moderna according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor and unable to communicate" ((in 57 reviews)); "No work/ life balance" ((in 52 reviews)); "Executive and senior leadership are wildly out of touch with the reality of the real work done by the great front" ((in 41 reviews)); "Hours are long and tiring" ((in 20 reviews)); "Inexperienced managers" ((in 17 reviews))

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3.3

41% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Stéphane Bancel

50% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

Sr. Research Associate employees have rated Moderna with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Research Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Moderna is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Research Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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32 reviews

4.0

Sep 10, 2025

Goof steady work environment

Senior research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, competitive salary and benefits

Cons

limited career growth and mentorship

3.0

Jun 3, 2025

Involved in product development with open and cross-functional collaboration.

Sr. research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

・The area of work aligns well with my professional interests and long-term goals, which makes the work feel meaningful and motivating. ・There are many opportunities for meetings and knowledge-sharing, and people are generally open-minded and communicative, which creates a collaborative atmosphere. ・The company provides solid support for language learning and system training, making it easier to adapt and grow within the role.

Cons

・Previous professional experience is not always acknowledged or respected by the organization or colleagues, which can be discouraging. ・There are numerous routine or administrative tasks that seem disproportionate to the level of compensation and expertise. ・Project directions tend to shift frequently, often without a clear rationale or transparent communication. ・There is a lack of team cohesion, and proactive leadership is limited; many individuals appear to prioritize personal goals over collective progress.

4.0

Apr 30, 2025

What a place to work

Sr. research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Salary, benefits and the majority of people that are not in leadership roles are good

Cons

To many changes in strategy, poor work life balance

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