Pioneering Medicines: Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Co-Op

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program • Cambridge, MA

7d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Pioneering Medicines (PM), Flagship Pioneering’s in-house drug development unit, conceives and advances medicines built from Flagship’s scientific platforms. The PM Strategy & Operations team combines scientific, market, and financial analysis to support decisions across a portfolio of programs and potential partnerships.

As a co-op on the PM Strategy & Operations team, you will work with portfolio analytics and strategy colleagues to assess where medicines could make a difference and how programs should advance. You will turn research and data into clear analyses, models, and materials for team discussions. The role provides exposure to drug development, program strategic planning, and business development, with guidance from experienced team members.

This position is open exclusively to current Northeastern University co-op students. The work period is January 2027 to June 2027. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position requiring five days in the office in Cambridge. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States during the co-op period. The pay range is $25–$35 per hour. This short-term engagement is not eligible for health and welfare benefits; retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.

Requirements

• Be a current Northeastern undergraduate or graduate student in a life science, engineering, economics, finance, business, or related field.
• Have an interest in biotechnology and the business decisions involved in developing medicines; prior biotech experience is welcome but not required.
• Be comfortable working with numbers in Excel and presenting findings in PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new research and analytical tools.
• Demonstrate clear writing, sound judgment about sources and assumptions, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions and work with others.
• Be able to work on-site in Cambridge.
• Be authorized to work in the United States during the co-op period.

Nice To Haves

• Prior biotechnology experience is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research disease areas, treatment pathways, clinical programs, competitors, and relevant partnerships using public and licensed sources.
• Build and maintain analyses of patient populations, market opportunities, development scenarios, program value, and comparable transactions.
• Summarize findings in concise slides, tables, and written briefs for portfolio reviews and program decisions.
• Help track portfolio milestones, funding needs, and decision points, and check source data and assumptions for consistency.
• Work with scientific, clinical, and business colleagues to frame questions and communicate what the evidence supports.

Benefits

• Compensation of $25–$35 per hour.
• Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.
• Access to enrichment sessions, a dedicated professional development track, and a mentor through the Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program.
• Strong co-ops may be considered for future opportunities across Flagship and its portfolio companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed