Full-Time

Pioneering Medicines: Executive Director / Vice President

AI Strategy

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Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering

201-500 employees

Biotechnology firm creating health and sustainability solutions

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Senior, Expert

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Computational Biology
Genomics
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, computational science, or a related field, with significant industry experience.
  • Exemplary understanding of AI/ML and its potential in the pharmaceutical landscape.
  • Demonstrable ability to lead, manage, and inspire diverse teams.
  • Strong communication skills, presenting complex concepts to non-experts in a clear, understandable manner.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and drive strategic initiatives to integrate AI technologies in PM's operations and development processes, ensuring alignment with PM and Flagship’s broader goals.
  • Collaborate with the Explorations team to continuously survey and analyze the state-of-the-art in AI, identifying emerging trends, opportunities, and potential areas of disruption.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and division heads, including R&D, TechOps, and Portfolio Strategy & Operations, to develop and implement a comprehensive AI strategy.
  • Vigilantly oversee the execution of the AI strategy, coordinating with the Strategy & Ops team to ensure the seamless orchestration of AI capabilities into existing operational workflows.
  • Establish strong working relationships with FSP teams to leverage their expertise in the rollout of AI implementations, including working with Pioneering Intelligence to identify synergies and potential collaborations.
  • Regular and effective reporting to PM's senior leadership on the progress, opportunities, challenges, and ROI of AI implementations.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest AI regulatory guidelines and industry best practices, ensuring the organization's adherence to all necessary rules and standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • An innovative and strategic thinker, never taking things at face value.
  • A proactive and continuous learner, always seeking the 'what's next’ and asking “what if” of AI/ML in drug development.
  • A team player, who sees the collaborative potential in every interaction.
  • Adaptable and resilient, thriving in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment.

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

$10.2B

Headquarters

Cambridge, Maryland

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven drug discovery platforms enhance Flagship's biopharmaceutical advancements.
  • Agtech startup Inari's $2.17 billion valuation highlights potential returns in agricultural biotechnology.
  • Strategic partnerships with Pfizer enhance Flagship's capabilities in targeted therapeutics.

What critics are saying

  • Over-reliance on AI collaborations may risk outcomes if technologies underperform.
  • High valuations like Inari's could pressure Flagship to deliver unsustainable returns.
  • Dependence on Pfizer's expertise may limit Flagship's decision-making autonomy.

What makes Flagship Pioneering unique

  • Flagship Pioneering systematically creates first-in-category companies in health and sustainability.
  • The firm combines science, entrepreneurialism, and capital management in a single enterprise.
  • Flagship's evolutionary methodology transforms unreasonable propositions into transformational outcomes.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours