Senior Biology Leader

3 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Flagship Ventures Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Biology Leader to join our team at Flagship Pioneering. As a key member of our biology team, you will be responsible for developing and advancing our industry-first pipeline informed by somatic genomics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct the execution of multiple early drug discovery programs, including setting scientific direction, development of program timelines, monitoring of key milestones and decision points, and managing scientific teams.
  • Evaluate, triage, and cross-validate targets discovered via our somatic genomics platform, including functional genomics, mechanistic biology, biochemistry, and disease models.
  • Oversee the development of in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical models across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Work closely with our leadership team, defining departmental vision and contributing to cross-company activities and decisions with thoughtful and collaborative engagement.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop a growing team of biologists and pharmacologists.
  • Maintain close collaboration with data-science, somatic genomics platform, and drug discovery teams.
  • Perform research and development in collaboration with other functions in projects pertaining to a range of potential indications.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in biology or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant post-Ph.D. experience with an excellent track record of interrogating disease mechanisms and pathways.
  • Breadth of therapeutic area expertise and exposure to multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules and biologics.
  • Well-versed in target discovery via human genetics.
  • Experience in high-throughput arrayed and/or pooled reverse genetic screens in human cells.
  • Track record of selecting targets and contributing to successful drug programs.
  • Ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
  • Prior experience working with or leading collaborations with external academic, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.

Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.



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