Senior Director, Strategy and Operations

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.•Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Join Flagship Pioneering, an industry leader in life sciences venture creation, as a Senior Director driving strategy, operations, and management of pioneering companies. This role offers a blend of responsibilities working closely with Flagship's executives to translate vision into operational excellence and manage the growth and integration of early- and mid-stage companies in the life sciences sector.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, Ph.D.) preferred.
5-10+ years of experience in entrepreneurial executive operations, project management, or strategy consulting within the life sciences sector.
Strong financial literacy, strategic mindset, and experience in driving complex initiatives.
Excellent leadership, team building, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability in deploying AI-enabled solutions to amplify core operating functions.
Ability to frame complex business problems creatively and influence senior leaders.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver insights effectively to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to key leaders, reporting to the Origination Business Unit (OBU) head, building and refining internal systems to drive organizational excellence and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Portfolio and Business Unit Management: Work directly with OBU leadership to execute operational plans, ensuring that all functional needs are met, and drive enterprise-wide initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
Planning and Integration: Lead the planning, integration, and operational management of multiple early and mid-stage companies, ensuring consistent implementation of processes and driving NewCo to GrowthCo transitions across the OBU.
Financial Planning and Resource Allocation: Own budget and financial planning processes, guide resource allocation across portfolios, and track value accretion relative to time and resource allocation.
Governance and Knowledge Sharing: Establish governance mechanisms and cross-company knowledge sharing platforms to improve team-level systems and strategic science insights.
Complex Initiative Management: Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives through ambiguity and change, setting a standard of excellence in project management and operational rigor.