Lead, APEX Strategy and Operations

Flagship Pioneering•Cambridge, MA

9h•$128,000 - $203,500

About The Position

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a highly motivated Lead, Strategy & Operations to join its growing APEX Group. APEX (Acquisitions, Partnerships, Equity and eXecution) leads the company’s complex, value-oriented transactions, including joint ventures and partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, licensing and collaborations, global fundraising, and business and corporate development initiatives. This role owns the operating engine that enables the APEX Group to execute a high volume of complex transactions: operating cadence, pipeline visibility, processes, and follow-through. The Lead will partner closely with APEX leadership and coordinate across Flagship’s Executive Leadership Team, Business Development, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, IP, and portfolio company leadership to keep strategic priorities, transactions, and initiatives moving on schedule. The role offers close exposure to executive leadership and innovative life sciences transactions; a deal or legal background is not required. The Lead will manage APEX’s operating cadence and transaction-pipeline project management, develop planning and reporting processes, create tools and playbooks, coordinate stakeholders, prepare leadership materials, and lead special strategic and process-improvement projects. The position calls for an organized, strategic operator who can create structure in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment and handle sensitive information with discretion. The salary range is $128,000–$203,500. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, an annual incentive program, retirement benefits, and a broad range of other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 years of experience in project or program management, business operations, strategy, or management consulting.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream initiatives across cross-functional, senior stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience building and maintaining dashboards, trackers, and executive-ready materials.
Executive presence and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for and advising senior leadership.
Track record of designing and implementing operational processes, playbooks, and best practices from scratch.
High degree of discretion, judgment, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage many priorities simultaneously.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, create structure and process, and move between detailed execution and big-picture strategy.
Ability to build relationships across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree.
Prior exposure to life sciences, biotech, or complex transactions; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive APEX’s operating cadence, priority-setting, and internal communications on behalf of group leadership.
Own end-to-end project management across the APEX transaction pipeline, tracking status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resourcing across concurrent transactions.
Design and run strategy and operations processes, including planning cycles, goal-setting, budget and headcount planning, and performance reporting.
Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and reporting that provide APEX and Flagship leadership visibility into deal pipeline, resourcing, and outcomes.
Develop and maintain playbooks, templates, and best practices to standardize and scale transaction execution.
Coordinate with Business Development, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, IP, and portfolio company leadership to remove bottlenecks and keep initiatives on track.
Prepare materials and drive agendas for APEX leadership meetings, offsites, and updates to Flagship’s Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Lead special strategic projects and process-improvement initiatives on behalf of APEX leadership.
Manage onboarding, training, and knowledge-sharing for new APEX team members.
Identify inefficiencies in transaction execution and drive practical solutions to improve speed and quality.