Director, Research Operations

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.•Watertown, MA

1d•$179,000 - $235,600

About The Position

Abiologics, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to make biology better through an innovative therapeutic modality. We are pioneering the development of Synteins™, a transformational class of macromolecular medicines unlocked by novel synthetic and computational technologies. Abiologics is actively seeking exceptional scientists who are passionate about driving therapeutic modality innovation in biotechnology. Abiologics was founded in Flagship Pioneering’s venture creation engine, where companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Generate Biomedicines were conceived and created. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures resulting in more than 500 issued patents and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. We are looking for a highly organized, scientifically fluent Research Operations leader to support the advancement of Abiologics’ discovery and development engine. In this role, the successful candidate will drive scientific operations across research programs, including contracting, alliance management, data room management for BD and Investors, IP coordination, and context review of Board materials. This role partners closely with scientific and functional leaders to keep program information accurate, decision-ready, and aligned across the team.

Requirements

PhD in a relevant scientific field with minimum 7+ years of relevant experience required
Experience supporting scientific operations in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similarly technical environment
Demonstrated ability to manage complex scientific information, build organized data rooms, and support leadership-level materials
Experience coordinating IP-related processes and working with cross-functional stakeholders on confidential scientific content
Strong understanding of discovery research workflows and the ability to interpret scientific context across programs
Proven ability to review, summarize, and refine materials for senior leadership or board-level audiences
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, changing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting board materials, committee materials, or executive presentations in a life sciences setting
Experience working with research and development teams in an early-stage biotechnology company
Exposure to discovery-stage program management, portfolio tracking, or research governance processes
Experience collaborating with legal, finance, or corporate development partners on confidential materials
Ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and drive follow-through across multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated interest in improving operational rigor within scientific teams

Responsibilities

Lead scientific operations support across discovery programs, including coordination of program inputs, timelines, and decision materials
Manage and maintain research data rooms, ensuring materials are current, organized, and ready for internal and external review
Coordinate IP-related workflows with scientific and legal stakeholders, including tracking disclosures, filings, and supporting documentation
Review and synthesize scientific context for Board of Directors decks and other leadership materials
Partner with research, platform, and functional leaders to prepare clear, accurate materials for project reviews and senior leadership discussions
Drive information flow across teams to support effective planning, prioritization, and execution of research activities
Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements that strengthen research coordination and information management
Oversee compliance with good practices in data integrity and laboratory operations, efficiently liaising with external vendors and FSP supporting Functions
Support cross-functional communication between scientific teams and external partners as needed
Maintain high standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery of critical program information