Pioneering Medicines: Director @ Flagship Pioneering

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Full-Time

Pioneering Medicines: Director

Posted on 2/6/2024

Flagship Pioneering

501-1,000 employees

Generates innovative biotech health and sustainability solutions

Venture Capital

Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA

Required Skills

Python

Data Science

Data Structures & Algorithms

Data Analysis

Requirements

PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Physics or a related field
5+ years of AI/ML experience
3+ years working within the biopharma industry
Fluency in Python, R or other broadly used programming languages
Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles
Ability to explain complex topics to a non-technical audience
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic matrix environment

Responsibilities

Forge partnerships with Flagship Pioneering AI/ML partner companies and business units, across the Flagship ecosystem, to better understand platform technologies and how they may be applied to the discovery, design and development of novel targets and therapeutics.
Directly engage with scientists and Pioneering Medicine’s Leadership to impart key insights gathered across the Flagship ecosystem and lead their incorporation into strategic planning.
Ensure the validity and utility of AI/ML drug discovery approaches employed by Pioneering Medicines.
As a subject matter expert, provide guidance and leadership to project teams implementing AI/ML solutions from the Flagship ecosystem for the discovery and development of novel therapeutics.
Assess analytical needs across project teams and research functions to identify high-potential use cases for advanced analytics to propel advances in the therapeutic discovery pipeline.
Work with the Bioinformatics team towards developing needed AI/ML tools as well as providing guidance on related inherent analyses.

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.

Position Summary

Pioneering Medicines is seeking a Director of Machine Learning and Data Science to join the Research Team. The ideal candidate would have a deep experience in biotechnology as applied to drug discovery with a thorough understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies and techniques, and a proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying innovative machine learning solutions within a drug discovery setting.

In this role you will help forge and maintain partnerships between Pioneering Medicines and our Flagship Pioneering AI/ML partner companies and business units to assist our understanding of platform technologies and how they may be applied to the discovery, design and development of novel targets and therapeutics. Additionally, as a subject matter expert within Research, you will provide guidance and leadership to project teams implementing AI/ML solutions from the Flagship ecosystem for the discovery and development of novel therapeutics.

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

Responsibilities

Forge partnerships with Flagship Pioneering AI/ML partner companies and business units, across the Flagship ecosystem, to better understand platform technologies and how they may be applied to the discovery, design and development of novel targets and therapeutics.
Directly engage with scientists and Pioneering Medicine’s Leadership to impart key insights gathered across the Flagship ecosystem and lead their incorporation into strategic planning.
Ensure the validity and utility of AI/ML drug discovery approaches employed by Pioneering Medicines.
As a subject matter expert, provide guidance and leadership to project teams implementing AI/ML solutions from the Flagship ecosystem for the discovery and development of novel therapeutics.
Assess analytical needs across project teams and research functions to identify high-potential use cases for advanced analytics to propel advances in the therapeutic discovery pipeline.
Work with the Bioinformatics team towards developing needed AI/ML tools as well as providing guidance on related inherent analyses.

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Physics or a related field
5+ years of AI/ML experience
3+ years working within the biopharma industry
Experience as a member or leader of drug discovery/preclinical project teams applying AI/ML techniques to biological or drug discovery applications
Fluency in Python, R or other broadly used programming languages.
Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles.
Ability to explain complex topics to a non-technical audience.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic matrix environment.

About Flagship Pioneering:

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. 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. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

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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Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that fosters a culture of pioneering by creating platform companies focused on developing transformative human health and sustainability products. This ecosystem includes leaders such as Moderna and Tessera Therapeutics, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnologies to drive significant advancements in their fields. Working at this company offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of biotechnological innovation and to contribute to significant global challenges in health and sustainability.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$6.4B

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 10%

1 year growth

↑ 22%

2 year growth

↑ 48%

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