- Explore white spaces: Identify and investigate emerging frontiers in biology and technology that could unlock entirely new markets and industries
- Hypothesize & stress-test: Generate bold venture hypotheses, run rapid experiments (conceptual, computational, or prototype-driven), and rigorously pressure-test assumptions
- Design venture blueprints: Help translate early-stage concepts into venture designs—including technical thesis, experimental planning, product architecture, and potential go-to-market approaches
- Shape new companies: Contribute directly to the conception and launch of high-potential ventures, with a hands-on role in their earliest stages.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with scientists, product thinkers and entrepreneurs to fuse technical insights with market potential
- Synthesize insights: Translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for Flagship’s venture creation process
- Push the frontier: Stay ahead of emerging scientific advances, bringing creativity and critical thinking to areas others overlook
- Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent experience) in a scientific field — particularly among biology, bioengineering, chemistry and related disciplines. We welcome diverse academic backgrounds that bring new ways of thinking
- 2+ years of experience in research, technology, startups, or other environments that demand both analytical rigor and creative problem-solving
- Proven ability to rapidly become conversant in new areas of science and capable of engaging thought leaders at the deepest level of technological understanding
- Strong Scientific Curiosity and Creativity
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling written narratives and presentations
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize & communicate complex information rapidly and effectively
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial contexts; able to prioritize, pivot, and push forward without a playbook
- Unmatched sense of urgency with willingness to go the extra mile to drive success
- Passion for growth and development, with clear demonstration of openness to both giving and receiving feedback and track record of acting on feedback
- Genuine passion for innovation, venture creation, and exploring uncharted technological spaces
About Flagship Pioneering:
Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health, sustainability, and beyond.
What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our team of scientists, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and create breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.
Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been named four times to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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Skills Required
- Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent experience) in a scientific field, particularly biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or related disciplines.
- At least 2 years of experience in research, technology, startups, or similarly analytical and creative environments.
- Ability to rapidly become conversant in new scientific areas and engage thought leaders at a deep technical level.
- Strong scientific curiosity and creativity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting narratives and presentations.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize and communicate complex information rapidly.
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.
- Strong urgency, initiative, and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Openness to feedback and demonstrated commitment to growth and development.
- Passion for innovation, venture creation, and exploring emerging technologies.
Flagship Pioneering Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flagship Pioneering and has not been reviewed or approved by Flagship Pioneering.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests salary bands are visible for many Boston/Cambridge roles and pay is considered competitive for key scientific and leadership positions. Transparency in postings supports expectations that offers align with local biotech norms.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA options, and mental-health coverage are comprehensive and well-regarded. Multiple items are employer-verified, reinforcing confidence in core health benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests maternity/paternity leave and family leave are offered at meaningful levels. These programs sit alongside paid holidays, sick days, and PTO to support family needs.
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What We Do
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has applied a unique, hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $30 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship is backed by >$3 billion of aggregate capital commitments, of which over $1.5 billion has been deployed toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside >$10 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem includes Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI), Evelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVLO), Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Syros Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SYRS).
