2026 Co-Op, Clinical Risk, Compliance, and TMF/Systems

Moderna • Cambridge, MA

7d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Moderna’s Development Clinical Risk, Compliance, TMF & Systems (RCTS) group is seeking a highly motivated college student that has an interest in Risk Management and Compliance in the RCTS environment within the biotech/pharma industry. This position provides an opportunity for inquisitive students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy etc.) to get firsthand experience working with a Risk Management and Compliance team in a fast-paced environment providing proactive compliance guidance and support across all Development GCP functions. The RCTS Co-Op will also contribute to key development projects and help advance the overall maturity of our program. If you are bold, relentless, collaborative, and obsessed over learning, a co-op program at Moderna can help augment your education and accelerate your career. Our Spring co-op program will run from July 13 – December 11, 2026. All applicants must be available to work full-time and on site (Cambridge, MA) for the entire duration of the program. The RCTS Co-Op role will focus on assisting RCTS staff with continuous improvement initiatives in the Clinical space. This position will also assist with GCP Issue Management and will help support oversight of data and records in the Veeva eTMF, CluePoints and other applicable electronic data systems. The Co-Op program will also provide the opportunity for the Co-Op to observe experienced RCTS professional support clinical trial teams and functional areas. The candidate must also possess the ability to effectively interact and collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

Requirements

• Gain real life experience in a dynamic and growing Development Risk Management and Compliance function that supports clinical trials and associated functional areas.
• Work closely with seasoned RCTS professionals that will provide excellent mentorship opportunities through a variety of lenses and experiences
• Receive training and gain direct experience with RCTS across the various GCP programs and functional areas.
• Gain a keen understanding of the associated process and opportunities to shadow RCTS professionals
• Exposure to the various GCP functional groups that RCTS supports
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled as a student working towards a bachelor’s degree in a science focused program (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy) or similar
• At least 3 years of study in one of the above scientific fields preferred
• Basic familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations (GCP) is a strong plus
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Ability to prioritize based on shifting demands
• Ability to multitask and know when to ask for help
• Willing and able to relocate to Cambridge, MA for the co-op

Responsibilities

• Contribute and support continuous improvement initiatives in the Clinical Risk, Compliance, TMF & Systems space (e.g., AI projects) that will focus on evaluating and streamlining GCP processes and tools
• Support oversight of data and records in the Veeva eTMF and other applicable electronic data systems
• Partner with Clinical Compliance Leads and study team members to investigate and document GCP quality events.
• Participate in GCP quality event data reviews to ensure consistency in documentation, identification of trends, and opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Support TMF Systems & Operations initiatives by assisting with configuration reviews, user access tracking, and documentation updates within Veeva Vault eTMF to help ensure inspection readiness and data integrity.
• Partner with TMF Leads and TMF Systems team members to analyze TMF metrics and reports (e.g., completeness trends, timeliness dashboards) and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support reconciliation or oversight activities by performing structured reviews of TMF artifacts/sub-artifacts against defined criteria under supervision, helping strengthen inspection readiness practices.
• Accept candid feedback and seek opportunities for self-improvement
• Engage in various departmental activities and attend relevant meetings as required

Benefits

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern