2026 Co-op, Epidemiology
About The Position
At Moderna, our mission is to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. Our singular focus is on using our mRNA platform and the innovative infrastructure we have built to deliver a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD/ScD student to join our Global Safety Epidemiology team throughout the 2026 co-op cycle, which will run from July 13 – December 11, 2026. This program will provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world epidemiologic research, vaccine safety monitoring, signal evaluation, and decision-making.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Epidemiology.
- Strong background or interest in epidemiology and biostatistics.
- Interest in vaccine development, pharmacoepidemiologic methods, pharmacovigilance, and data-driven decision-making.
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative yet independent work ethic.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with SAS or R is strongly preferred.
- Personal attributes: Strong communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, team-oriented mindset, adaptability under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to the role of Epidemiology in pharmacovigilance across the development lifecycle.
- Conduct epidemiologic research to contextualize and evaluate safety signals, important potential risks, and special populations relevant to safety monitoring (e.g., pregnant women)
- Contribute to evidence generation and synthesis for safety monitoring across Moderna’s pipeline and products in key global markets outside the US.
- Engage with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Real-World Evidence Analytics, Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, and Clinical Development.
- Contribute to cross functional signal detection, validation, and evaluation workflows.
- Lead and present findings from a descriptive epidemiology study on a topic supporting safety monitoring (e.g., characterizing incidence of one or more safety topics of interest).
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
