2023 Intern, R&D Quality
The Role:
Moderna’s R&D Quality (RDQ) group is seeking a highly motivated intern that has an interest in Quality Assurance in the R&D environment within the biotech/pharma industry. This position provides an opportunity for inquisitive students who are currently pursuing a Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy degree to get hands on experience working with a R&D Quality team in a fast-paced environment providing proactive compliance guidance and support across all RDQ GXPs (GCP/GLP/GVP/CSV). The R&D Quality intern will also contribute to key development projects and help advance the overall maturity of our program.
If you are bold, relentless, collaborative, and obsess over learning, an internship at Moderna can help augment your education and accelerate your career.
Our program offers one start date on Monday, June 5. All applicants must be available for a minimum of 10 weeks to participate in the program.
The R&D Quality Intern will focus on assisting RDQ staff in updating audit trackers, preparing documentation for audits, and assisting in development of periodic regulatory updates. The internship will also provide the opportunity for the intern to shadow experienced RDQ Auditors in conducting clinical study, vendor, and pharmacovigilance audits. The intern must also be able to interact and collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
- Train in the conduct of clinical (GCP) audits (non-travel)
- Assist in updating audit trackers
- Assist in drafting documentation for Moderna conducted audits
- Learn about current regulatory requirements by assisting in the development of quarterly newsletter and regulatory intelligence activities
- Learn about Quality study team team support
- Accept candid feedback and look for areas of improvements
- Participate in other departmental initiatives and meetings as assigned
Competencies and Benefits of this Internship:
- Gain real life experience in a dynamic and growing R&D quality function that supports clinical trials, non-clinical laboratories and pharmacovigilance activities
- Work closely with seasoned R&D Quality professionals that will provide excellent mentorship opportunities through a variety of lenses and experiences
- Receive training and gain firsthand experience with R&D Quality across the various GXPs (GCP/GLP/GVP/CSV)
- Gain a keen understanding of the audit process and opportunities to shadow auditors during audits.
- Exposure to the various GXP functional groups that RDQ supports
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
- Currently enrolled as a student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy
- At least 3 years of study in one of the above scientific fields preferred
- Basic familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations (GCP,GVP,GLP, CSV) is a strong plus
- Must possess excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- 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 work independently, prioritize, multitask, know when to ask for help