Pioneering Medicines: Program Management Director

What if... We could harness the power of Flagship’s scientific platforms and create novel treatment options that benefit more patients, sooner?

Pioneering Medicines, an initiative of Flagship Pioneering, is building a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D capability focused on conceiving and developing life-changing treatments for patients by harnessing the power of Flagship's scientific platforms and applying those innovative approaches to serious diseases with unmet medical need. Unique to Pioneering Medicines’ approach is the opportunity to combine platforms to create truly novel and potentially transformative treatments. 

About Flagship Pioneering:

Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life science platform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents.  

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Management Director level to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for developing and managing strategically important partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and with other Flagship companies.  You will help establish best practices for Pioneering Medicines’ existing and future programs.  Since we are an entrepreneurial, high growth unit of Flagship you will work as the Program Manager on at least one program at any given time. This is a high-profile role in our organization and an opportunity to work side by side with our leadership team.

This role will be based at our Cambridge, MA location. We have a hybrid model, and onsite presence is required 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Manage projects of high complexity, including with novel modalities, all of which are enabled by a collaboration
• Thinks strategically at the asset and portfolio level
• Work with the project team to develop the integrated development plan
• Enable transparent and candid communication across the team and to leadership
• Relentlessly ensure the execution and tracking of critical activities for project teams
• Bring high energy and team spirit that leads to a highly functioning team
• Work closely with the project/program managers to ensure teams are operating within the agreement and to ensure the scientific/operations perspectives are brought to the negotiations.

Strategic Partnership Development:

• Understand the partner's business objectives and how the companies align
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partner companies
• Participate in and represent the voice of the PM functions in structuring partnership agreements and in ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and deliverables

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including program teams, leadership, business development, legal, and finance teams, to ensure alignment of objectives and smooth execution of partnership goals and activities
• Facilitate effective knowledge transfer between partner organizations and internal teams, fostering a culture of innovation and shared learning
• Coordinate joint projects, meetings, and workshops, promoting active collaboration and synergy among cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

• PhD, Master's or BS/BA/MBA degree
• 8+ years' experience in a drug discovery development field or scientific, functional experience
• 6+ years drug development Program Management experience
• Scientific/research background, preferably with experience in Metabolic, Immunology, Cardiovascular, Vaccines, and/or renal disease area(s)
• Experience in multiple modalities (e.g., RNA-based therapies, biologics/antibodies, small molecule, etc.)
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape, including key players, emerging trends, and technological advancements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.