Origination Associate Senior Associate

• Explore white spaces: Identify and investigate emerging frontiers in biologyand technologythat could unlock entirely new markets and industries
• Hypothesize & stress-test: Generate bold venture hypotheses run rapid experiments (conceptual computational or prototype-driven) and rigorously pressure-test assumptions
• Design venture blueprints: Help translate early-stage concepts into venture designsincluding technical thesis experimental planning product architecture and potential go-to-market approaches
• Shape new companies: Contribute directly to the conception and launchof high-potential ventures with a hands-on role in their earliest stages.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with scientists product thinkers and entrepreneurs to fuse technical insights with market potential
• Synthesize insights: Translate complex informationinto clear actionable insights for Flagships venture creation process
• Push the frontier: Stay ahead of emerging scientific advances bringing creativity and critical thinking to areas others overlook

• Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent experience) in a scientific field particularly among biology bioengineering chemistry and related disciplines. We welcome diverse academic backgrounds that bring new ways of thinking
• 2 years of experience in research technology startups or other environments that demand both analytical rigor and creative problem-solving
• Proven ability to rapidly become conversant in new areas of science and capable of engaging thought leaders at the deepest level of technological understanding
• Strong communication skills including the ability to craft compelling written narratives and presentations
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize & communicate complex information rapidly and effectively
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous fast-moving entrepreneurial contexts; able to prioritize pivot and push forward without a playbook
• Unmatched sense of urgency with willingness to go the extra mile to drive success
• Passion for growth and development with clear demonstration of openness to both giving and receiving feedback and track record of acting on feedback
• Genuine passion for innovation venture creation and exploring uncharted technological spaces

About Flagship Pioneering:

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health sustainability and beyond.

What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation company creation and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Ourteam of scientists entrepreneurial leaders and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate andcreate breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet.
Many of the companies Flagship has founded 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 namedfour timesto Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies 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.

At Flagship we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms skills are transferable and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

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.

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The salary range for this role is $155000 - $190000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneerings good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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