Senior Director of Corporate Strategy, Product and Partnering

Flagship Pioneering•Cambridge, MA

5d•$204,000 - $280,000•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced biopharmaceutical strategy leader to lead high priority strategic initiatives and guide portfolio planning and cross-functional execution in a fast-moving drug development environment. This individual will work across our Product and Partnering organization, which includes portfolio strategy, internal R&D (Pioneering Medicines), and partnering units, to maximize the value of Flagship's therapeutic platforms and assets. The ideal candidate will bring deep scientific grounding combined with strategic and operational leadership experience, ideally gained as an Engagement Manager at a top-tier consulting environment , along with practical exposure to biotech and/or pharma R&D. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer, Product & Partnering.

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent).
7-10+ years of experience in biopharma strategy, portfolio management, R&D strategy, or corporate development.
Experience as a Principal or Project leader (or equivalent role) at BCG, McKinsey, Bain, or another top-tier strategy consulting firm, with demonstrated ability to lead complex engagements and manage client stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, build analytical frameworks, and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior executives.
Strategic and analytical thinking grounded in consulting rigor
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Strong scientific and business acumen
High level of ownership, adaptability, and collaborative leadership style
Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly within a biotech or pharmaceutical organization in addition to consulting.
Experience in portfolio governance, asset strategy, commercial assessment, or early R&D decision-making.
Prior people leadership, including managing consultants or analysts.

Responsibilities

Lead high profile, cross-functional, business-critical strategic projects. Examples include new operating model designs to effectively scale R&D in an innovative environment; and accelerating drug development programs through use of AI and engagement with China.
Partner with senior leaders across R&D, regulatory, commercial, finance, and BD to guide operating model, portfolio strategy, resource allocation, and milestone planning.
Oversee and conduct high quality analytical work including competitive and market landscape analyses to inform long-term strategic direction and pipeline positioning.
Communicate insights and recommendations to executive leadership through compelling, executive-ready presentations.
Mentor and develop junior strategy and operations team members to elevate overall organizational capability.