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Director, Research Operations


Job Location:

Watertown, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 179000 - 235600
Posted: 27 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Abiologics:

Abiologics Inc. is a privately held early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to make biology better through an innovative therapeutic modality. We are pioneering the development of Synteins a transformational class of macromolecular medicines unlocked by novel synthetic and computational technologies. Abiologics is actively seeking exceptional scientists who are passionate about driving therapeutic modality innovation in biotechnology.

Abiologics was founded in Flagship Pioneerings venture creation engine where companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Generate Biomedicines were conceived and created. Since Flagships founding in 2000 the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures resulting in more than 500 issued patents and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly organized scientifically fluent Research Operations leader to support the advancement of Abiologics discovery and development this role the successful candidate will drive scientific operations across research programs including contracting alliance management data room management for BD and Investors IP coordination and context review of Board materials. This role partners closely with scientific and functional leaders to keep program information accurate decision-ready and aligned across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead scientific operations support across discovery programs including coordination of program inputs timelines and decision materials
  • Manage and maintain research data rooms ensuring materials are current organized and ready for internal and external review
  • Coordinate IP-related workflows with scientific and legal stakeholders including tracking disclosures filings and supporting documentation
  • Review and synthesize scientific context for Board of Directors decks and other leadership materials
  • Partner with research platform and functional leaders to prepare clear accurate materials for project reviews and senior leadership discussions
  • Drive information flow across teams to support effective planning prioritization and execution of research activities
  • Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements that strengthen research coordination and information management
  • Oversee compliance with good practices in data integrity and laboratory operations efficiently liaising with external vendors and FSP supporting Functions
  • Support cross-functional communication between scientific teams and external partners as needed
  • Maintain high standards for accuracy confidentiality and timely delivery of critical program information

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in a relevant scientific field with minimum 7 years of relevant experience required
  • Experience supporting scientific operations in a biotechnology pharmaceutical or similarly technical environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex scientific information build organized data rooms and support leadership-level materials
  • Experience coordinating IP-related processes and working with cross-functional stakeholders on confidential scientific content
  • Strong understanding of discovery research workflows and the ability to interpret scientific context across programs
  • Proven ability to review summarize and refine materials for senior leadership or board-level audiences
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting board materials committee materials or executive presentations in a life sciences setting
  • Experience working with research and development teams in an early-stage biotechnology company
  • Exposure to discovery-stage program management portfolio tracking or research governance processes
  • Experience collaborating with legal finance or corporate development partners on confidential materials
  • Ability to anticipate needs manage competing priorities and drive follow-through across multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated interest in improving operational rigor within scientific teams

ABOUT FLAGSHIP PIONEERING:

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000 Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanitys most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19 curing intractable diseases improving human health preempting illness and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNEs Change the World list an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship .

At Flagship we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Ourcore valuesguide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengthswithout fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your backgroundand interest in Flagship.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively FSP) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneerings internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

The salary range for this role is $179000 - $235600. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Abiologics Inc currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Abiologics Incs good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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