Vice President of Enterprise Applications

Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps. Those big leaps in human health and sustainability exponentially accelerate scientific progress in areas ranging from cancer detection and treatment to nature-positive agriculture.   

 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. Our scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and transform for the benefit of people and planet.   

Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s 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 FORTUNE’s “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 Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Enterprise Applications to lead the centralization and integration of our business systems in a fast-paced biotech incubator environment. The VP of Enterprise Applications will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic technology solutions that support clinical development and clinical trials, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and industry standards. They will also be responsible for the business systems of the Flagship ecosystem. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation in our business operations, enabling our teams to focus on advancing life-changing therapies.

The enterprise applications leader (EAL) drives the strategic planning, execution and management of our enterprise applications portfolio. This portfolio includes all the applications that support Flagship Pioneering business teams, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications, as well as dedicated to our scientific and development teams.

The EAL will develop a team of internal and external employees who will implement and support Enterprise Applications that will allow Flagship Pioneering business and scientific teams to get better efficiency and visibility in particular through automation and data analytics.

One priority for the EAL and their team will be to increase the consistency and the integration of the different business systems at FSP, reducing as much as possible manual processes and redundancy of information.

This role is critical to ensuring that our business technology solutions align with our corporate strategy, enhance operational efficiencies and provide competitive advantage. As a key member of the senior IT management team, the EAL will collaborate closely with other leaders in IT and business units to spearhead digital transformation initiatives, optimize application value, and ensure the security and compliance of our application landscape.

The EAL will also have a critical role to play to bring new technologies to FSP, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the integration and centralization of business systems and R&D systems across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals, clinical development priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in applications management to support growth and operational excellence.

Systems Integration & Centralization:

• Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of business systems (ERP, CRM, LIMS, etc.) to streamline operations and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between clinical, financial, and operational systems.
• Oversee the consolidation of disparate systems into a unified, scalable platform that supports the organization’s evolving needs.

Clinical Development & Trial Support:

•  Partner with PM teams to develop systems that support clinical trial management, data collection, and reporting in compliance with FDA regulations.
•  Implement solutions to manage clinical trial data, patient information, and regulatory submissions efficiently and securely.
•  Ensure that business systems support the rigorous requirements of clinical trials, including data integrity, traceability, and auditability.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all business systems and processes adhere to FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, and other relevant industry standards when needed.
• Implement and maintain robust validation, documentation, and quality control processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Lead efforts to prepare for regulatory audits and inspections, providing documentation and support as needed.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing team of IT professionals, system administrators, and business analysts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the business systems team.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Work closely with the Business relationship Managers to establish the roadmap and priorities for applications.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Work closely with external vendors, consultants, and partners to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in business systems management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in a biotech or life sciences environment.

- Proven experience leading the centralization and integration of business systems in a complex, multi-functional organization.

- Strong understanding of clinical development processes, clinical trials, and FDA regulatory requirements.

- Demonstrated expertise in system selection, implementation, and integration, with a focus on ERP, CRM, LIMS, and other business-critical systems.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment with a focus on GxP compliance.

- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and experience implementing compliant systems.

- Familiarity with cloud-based business systems and SaaS platforms.

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 Pioneering’s 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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