Operating Principal, Summit PBU

The role

You will lead strategy and operational planning for one or more NewCos. You will drive corporate development and partner with scientific leadership to translate ideas into impact.

What you will do

• Lead strategy and operational planning in one or more NewCos.
• Drive corporate development initiatives including partnerships, financings, and strategic alliances.
• Engage with Board of Directors and other important stakeholders.
• Engage directly with scientists and company leaders to align technical progress with operational goals.
• Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing teams across functions.
• Partner with Flagship central teams to bring infrastructure to each company.
• Shape and execute operating and long-range plans.
• Build strong external relationships with investors, partners, and key opinion leaders.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences strategy/operations
• Proven success in strategic, operational, or corporate development leadership
• Strong scientific acumen
• Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams
• Skilled communicator
• Expert problem solver

Nice to have

• prior management consulting a plus
• ideally in early-stage biotech
• Advanced degree in life sciences or business (PhD, MD, MBA, or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• annual incentive program
• retirement benefits
• a broad range of other benefits

About the company

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies to transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies.