Origination Associate

The role

The Origination Associate will ideate, research, and refine novel venture hypotheses and develop scientific roadmaps and business cases. They will co-lead new company origination by recruiting scientific partners, establishing intellectual property, and building early scientific teams.

What you will do

• Explore white spaces in biology and technology
• Generate and stress-test venture hypotheses through rapid experiments
• Design venture blueprints including technical thesis and product architecture
• Contribute to the conception and launch of high-potential ventures
• Collaborate with scientists, product thinkers and entrepreneurs
• Translate complex information into actionable insights
• Stay ahead of emerging scientific advances

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as biology, bioengineering, chemistry or related disciplines
• 2+ years of experience post-PhD in research, technology, startups, or other environments
• Ability to become conversant in new areas of science and engage thought leaders
• Strong Scientific Curiosity and Creativity
• Strong communication skills including written narratives and presentations
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial contexts
• Unmatched sense of urgency
• Openness to both giving and receiving feedback
• Passion for innovation, venture creation, and exploring uncharted technological spaces

About the company

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. They unite life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment to address urgent challenges in human health and sustainability.