Moderna reviews

3.2

40% would recommend to a friend

(850 total reviews)
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Stéphane Bancel

46% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Moderna has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 850 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Moderna employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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850 reviews
1.0
Feb 5, 2026

Manager

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Pros

Not a lot i am afraid! Backstabbing. Very weak leadership. Systems that if applied to anything compliance based would fall flat on its face! Be prepared to be fixing everything, whilst still doing your actual job, two jobs if you like.

Cons

Everyone pushed to the brink of wanting to take their own life. Workload impossible! Systems dire at the very best! Training..... so many modules that you may as well be back and uni! But not in a good way! Pointless module after module! In the middle of nowhere, not that you get the time to ever pop out! Canteen, pretty poor standard and expensive! Senior management inept at actually being leadership. Pay way way below par. Start a task, then get pulled into everything else, never returning to complete even the basics!

1.0
Nov 11, 2024

I Do Not Recommend

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Pros

A competitive benefits package with an industry-standard salary, stock options, basic healthcare coverage, and a few additional perks, including small charitable donations and covered volunteering hours each year.

Cons

Toxic Work Environment: The workplace culture feels unhealthy, with little support and recognition for employees’ hard work. High Workload, Low Recognition: Employees face a heavy workload with minimal acknowledgment or reward for their efforts. Job Loss Rumors: HR has fueled anxiety by spreading rumors about potential job cuts, undermining morale and trust. Imbalanced Power Dynamics: HR holds excessive influence, with their department expanding while others face redundancies. Weak Leadership: Senior management lacks both effective leadership skills and a deep understanding of the markets they oversee. Strategic direction is often absent. Unethical Practices in Retention: Regional leadership has shown a pattern of prioritizing self-preservation, opting to lay off team members rather than take responsibility for strategic missteps. Unfair Performance Reviews: Performance evaluations lack consistency and fairness, creating dissatisfaction and uncertainty among employees. Opaque Career Advancement: Limited transparency in growth opportunities leads to more responsibilities without appropriate title changes or compensation adjustments, undermining motivation and engagement.

1.0
Aug 29, 2024
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Pros

Decent pay and food / drinks on site

Cons

While they present themselves as a key player in the pandemic response and a company that cares about its employees, the reality is quite the opposite. Management is disorganized and ineffective, with little to no communication across teams. Supervisors are overworked and have no time for their direct reports, giving them minimal visibility within the company. The expectation to work weekends and even statutory holidays is the norm, making work-life balance non-existent. HR is virtually inaccessible and completely fails to support employees. The work culture promotes silence over speaking up. This toxic environment has led to high employee turnover—a glaring red flag that management chooses to ignore. The company seems more concerned with its public image and stock price than with the well-being of its employees. Moderna might have a big name, but beneath the surface, it’s just another profit-driven corporation that cares little for the people who work there. If you value your mental health and professional growth, I would strongly advise against working here.

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