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Senior Manager / Associate Director

Growth Operations

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Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering

501-1,000 employees

Biotechnology firm creating health and sustainability solutions

Healthcare
Biotechnology

Senior, Expert

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5-10+ years’ experience operating in fast moving, innovative, performance driven organization in healthcare, delivering on ambitious goals mobilizing teams through guidance and influence and interfacing closely with individuals in critical operational functions (BD/Strategy, Finance, HR/Talent, Legal, etc.)
  • Either a background in the tech industry or fast paced life science realm.
  • BA and optionally a MS/MA, MD, PhD, or equivalent time spent deep in technical/scientific topics (e.g, Engineering or Biology)
  • 10+ years of entrepreneurial executive operational experience required within biotech or related industries, demonstrating your deep operational expertise, desire for speed and agility, and your ability to thrive in a fast-changing entrepreneurial, technical environment
  • Experience in biotech financing process and methods or MBA or experience working in operations, strategy or business development
  • Cross-functional management experience (i.e., business/corporate planning, resource planning, forecasting)
  • Energy to build a positive and success-oriented team culture; lead by example to ensure collaboration, teamwork, open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility
  • Exceptional clarity and communication and influencing skills, with an aptitude to inspire confidence in different audiences - including investors, academic partners, management teams, and company boards - driving the success and growth of our portfolio companies.
Responsibilities
  • Support Responsible Partners, and more specifically Growth Partners, in developing elements of the GrowthCos’ Value Roadmaps, including the platform, pipeline, partnership, financing and organizational strategies – with all relevant scenarios and quantification necessary to develop value creation/recognition/realizations paths.
  • Support Responsible Partners, and more specifically Growth Partners, in the management of GrowthCos so that they deliver on their value ambitions. This responsibility will also require ensuring effective networking within Flagship ecosystem to leverage existing resources, incl Growth Function Leads (HR, Finance, Legal/IP, BD, Communication, Digital), Analytics team, Value Team, Finance, Cap Formation, BD, Pioneering Medicines and International teams, to support GrowthCos’ development and value goal achievements.
  • Support Responsible Partners, and more specifically Growth Partners, in the management of GrowthCos’ accountabilities towards Flagship. That could entail supporting the development of communication materials, action plans, task forces…
  • Develop Growth portfolio insights, based on advanced analytics, to GrowthCos and internal/external partners in order to optimize resource allocation, target setting and more generally the development of better Value Roadmaps. This may entail working closely with the finance team to develop better budget/LRP frameworks, the Cap Formation team to better plan for funding needs, the analytics team to develop operational metrics for benchmarking, the Value Team on value plans or valuation metrics, the BD team on deal benchmarkings, the PM team or external partners on clinical development needs, the manufacturing team on CMC needs….
  • Collaborate with growth partners to design, implement, and maintain streamlined processes that are more nimble, faster paced, and better connected to GrowthCo needs across their respective organizations
  • Drive process and programs related to annual operating plans, clinical programs, financings and partnerships
  • Define roles and responsibilities and drive efficiency by enhancing the cross-functional collaborations and productive intersection of the companies for advanced scalability
  • Own and execute with high success and timely delivery strategic initiatives and pilots of high-value.

Flagship Pioneering fosters a culture of groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology, emphasizing an ecosystem approach that synergizes human health and sustainability. Their business model not only focuses on creating transformative products but also incubates leading companies like Moderna and Indigo Agriculture, positioning them at the forefront of scientific innovation and industry leadership. This approach offers employees a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that drives real-world impacts across multiple sectors.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$6.4B

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Flagship's recent $3.6 billion raise will support the creation of 25 new breakthrough companies, offering substantial growth opportunities.
  • The firm's track record of founding over 100 biotechnology companies, including industry leaders like Moderna, highlights its potential for high-impact innovation.
  • Key leadership appointments and promotions, such as Lovisa Afzelius to General Partner, strengthen Flagship's strategic direction and operational capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The ambitious goal of creating 25 breakthrough companies may stretch resources and focus, potentially impacting the quality of each venture.
  • Heavy reliance on AI and advanced computational techniques could face technological and regulatory hurdles, slowing down progress.

What makes Flagship Pioneering unique

  • Flagship Pioneering's focus on creating and developing breakthrough companies in human health, sustainability, and AI sets it apart from traditional venture firms.
  • Their significant capital pool of $10.9 billion and $14 billion in assets under management provides unparalleled financial backing for innovative ventures.
  • Flagship's unique approach to leveraging generative AI for drug discovery and development accelerates the creation of transformative technologies.