Is Moderna a good company to work for?

Moderna has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,137 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 41% of employees would recommend working at Moderna to a friend and 28% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Moderna have been left by employees working as Co-Op , Intern and Senior Research Associate .

Does Moderna pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Moderna employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Moderna. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Moderna?

41% of Moderna employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Moderna 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Moderna?

Manufacturing Associate (51) , Research Associate (41) , Associate Director (38) , 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 210 reviews)); "Good Pay and all kinds of benefits" ((in 72 reviews)); "Awesome people and great science" ((in 71 reviews)); "good salary but that will soon dissipate" ((in 29 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 56 reviews)); "No work/ life balance" ((in 55 reviews)); "Executive and senior leadership are wildly out of touch with the reality of the real work done by the great front" ((in 43 reviews)); "Hours are long and tiring" ((in 22 reviews)); "Inexperienced managers" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Moderna layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Moderna layoffs and their outlook for job security at Moderna in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Moderna locations?

Norwood , Cambridge , Boston , Princeton , Burlington , Seattle , Atlanta , Chicago , South San Francisco , Bethesda , Washington , Greenville , Shelby , Dallas , Texas City , California City , Fremont , Las Vegas , Shrewsbury , North Charleston , Cam , Metropolis View

Moderna reviews

3.2

41% would recommend to a friend

(849 total reviews)

Stéphane Bancel

46% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Senior management

Moderna has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 849 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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Reviews by job title

849 reviews

4.0

Mar 21, 2025

Great benefits, not great growth

Manufacturing associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good health care (they pay 90%) Free lunch Competitive pay Annual bonuses Monthly stipend to encourage health (can be used for gym memberships, drug store purchases, HelloFresh, etc) Collaborative environment where people help each other Great parental leave (around 4 months) 3 weeks vacation for wage employees Sabbatical month awarded after 5 years then every 3yrs after that. Full paid month off Tuition assistance

Cons

Leadership treats employees like children Easy to be pigeonholed into something you can't get out of

3.0

Mar 21, 2025

Great Learning Experience with Opportunities for Growth, but Work-Life Balance Needs Improvement

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and stock options. Impactful Work: Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work that has global health implications.

Cons

High Workload: Can be demanding, with long hours and tight deadlines, leading to potential burnout. Work-Life Balance: The fast-paced nature of the company sometimes makes it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Limited Flexibility: The role may lack flexibility in terms of remote work or flexible hours, depending on team requirements. Pressure to Perform: High expectations for results, which can create a stressful work environment.

4.0

Mar 17, 2025

Great Pay and Benefits, but Poor Work-Life Balance

Quality control manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Moderna offers excellent pay and benefits, especially in the U.S. There are amazing people who make the workplace enjoyable once you’re settled in.

Cons

The poor work-life balance leads to employees experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression, often requiring leaves of absence. This, in turn, increases the workload for those who remain.

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