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Flagship Pioneering · 1 day ago

Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Partnering, Pipeline & Product Innovation

Cambridge, MA USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$204K/yr - $280K/yr

7+ years exp

Flagship Pioneering is a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative drug development, and they are seeking an experienced leader to guide strategic initiatives and portfolio planning. The role involves leading cross-functional projects, partnering with senior leaders, and conducting high-quality analytical work to inform long-term strategies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Advanced degree in life sciencesBiopharma strategy experiencePortfolio managementR&D strategyConsulting experienceStakeholder managementAnalytical frameworksExecutive communication skillsStrategic thinkingTeam leadershipCollaborative leadership style

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Broad range of other benefits

Company

Flagship Pioneering

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Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2000

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://flagshippioneering.com

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