The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.​

Moderna is solidifying its presence in Toronto, Canada's largest city and a hub for biotech innovation. Our Toronto office focuses on commercial operations, ensuring the delivery of our innovative products to the Canadian market. We're inviting international talents to join our mission of transforming medicine and impacting lives worldwide.​

As a Medical Affairs Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge biotech environment, working closely with our Canadian Medical Affairs team to support initiatives that drive Moderna’s mission of delivering transformative mRNA medicines. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain exposure to Medical Affairs operations, strategic healthcare engagement, and digital innovation, while actively contributing to impactful global health initiatives.

This internship is expected to be 8-12 months in duration (40 hours/week), starting in April-May 2025. It will be based in Moderna’s Toronto office, with a requirement to work at least 70% in-office.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support the Medical Affairs team’s operational activities, including coordinating meetings, tracking progress on tasks, and contributing to strategic initiatives with key healthcare stakeholders.

• Collect and analyze medical intelligence to identify unmet medical needs, refine strategies, and contribute to better patient outcomes.

• Assist in the preparation of dossiers for healthcare recommendation bodies, transforming complex scientific data into compelling, decision-informing formats.

• Update and develop key materials that support discussions around Moderna’s mRNA platform and clinical data within the Canadian healthcare ecosystem.

• Contribute to internal initiatives that educate cross-functional teams on critical scientific developments and key updates.

Your Responsibilities Will Also Include:

• Supporting the execution of digital initiatives, including Moderna’s ATLAS website and applying generative AI tools to enhance engagement and streamline processes.

• Demonstrating a “Digital First” mindset, leveraging technological advancements to drive efficiency in Medical Affairs functions.

• Attending relevant meetings and actively engaging in discussions to gain insights into the role of Medical Affairs professionals in a leading biotech company.

The Key Moderna Mindsets You’ll Need to Succeed in the Role:

• We Obsess Over Learning – The biotech industry is evolving rapidly, and in this internship, you will gain first-hand exposure to scientific advancements, regulatory landscapes, and digital transformation in Medical Affairs. Your ability to learn and adapt quickly will be essential to your success.

• We Digitize Everywhere Possible – You will engage with digital tools, including AI-driven applications, to streamline processes and optimize scientific communication. A tech-savvy and innovative approach will enable you to contribute effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Current enrollment in a Master’s program or a relevant graduate certificate program in biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy, public health, or a related field.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability apply keen attention to detail to effective management of several projects simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluency in French a plus

• Proven ability to creatively solve problems

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools. Experience leveraging generative AI tools a plus.

• Experience with or coursework in scientific writing, literature reviews, or healthcare communication is an asset.

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

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