Werkstudent (f/m/d), Commercial Operations

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 Munich, a city at the forefront of Germany's biotech industry. Our Munich office focuses on commercial operations, ensuring the delivery of our innovative products to the German market. We're inviting professionals to join us in shaping the future of medicine through our groundbreaking mRNA technology. Depending on your student status and availability, we offer flexible engagement as either a Werkstudent (part-time) or an compulsory student internship (full-time). This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a global biotech environment, while supporting key cross-functional departments including Market Access, Marketing, Communications, and Regulatory Affairs.

You’ll have the chance to work on sub-projects, engage in content creation, and gain visibility into cross-functional collaboration—all within a mission-driven company that’s transforming global health. This role is ideal for a motivated, adaptable student eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced biotech setting.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be

• Supporting Market Access, Marketing & Omnichannel, Communications, and Regulatory Affairs teams with operational and strategic tasks
• Developing and managing key tools including stakeholder maps, reporting structures, and tailored databases
• Performing ad-hoc web research to support project-specific information needs
• Assisting in the creation, design, and localization of presentation and communication materials
• Helping translate global communication content for local use

Your responsibilities will also include

• Supporting event preparation such as conferences and internal organizational meetings
• Taking ownership of sub-projects within Regulatory, Marketing, or Market Access activities
• Contributing to the team’s daily operational workflows
• Assisting in content management across both internal and external digital platforms
• Supporting Marketing/Omni-Channel Content Creation initiatives

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role

• We act with urgency: The role involves managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, requiring you to be proactive and responsive to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• We obsess over learning: As a student, your passion for learning and adaptability will enable you to excel in a role that involves diverse and evolving challenges, from market research to content creation.

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

• Master's student enrolled in an accredited college or university - preferably major in pharmacy, healthcare –, business -, biotech- management, or health economics, marketing or business administration
• Interest in  biology and/or immunology
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about learning
• A true team player, you show a positive and proactive work attitude within a team environment
• High level of proficiency in MS Office software, AI-Affinity
• You have outstanding communication skills (German and English)

Please indicate in your application whether you are applying as a working

student or intern.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• 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 opportunity in employment 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation 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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