FL| Cambridge, MA Senior Manager of Corporate Development and Enablement

Senior Manager of Corporate Development and Enablement

Cambridge, MA

Flagship Pioneering is an early‑stage biotechnology company that transforms the way biomolecules are synthesized. Our innovative platform has the potential to redefine how critical research, diagnostic, and therapeutic molecules are designed and built. We are seeking passionate problem solvers ready to make a profound impact on biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.

The Senior Manager of Corporate Development and Enablement will serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the President, driving high‑priority initiatives across corporate development, partnerships, investor/board communications, operations, and market‑informed product strategy. Operating at the center of the organization, this individual will work cross‑functionally with scientific and business leaders to translate complex technical and market insights into clear strategies and actionable plans.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, brings a structured, analytical approach to problem‑solving, and is equally comfortable shaping strategy and executing against it in a fast‑paced, early‑stage biotechnology environment.

• Reporting to the president, the successful candidate will lead creation of external/internal company presentations and reports, including board material, pitches and other critical documents.
• Convene the weekly company leadership team meeting, managing the agenda and key action items that emerge from the discussion.
• Coordinate our major external partnership, ensuring our timelines and budget remain on track, aligning stakeholders, and preparing key update materials.
• Support establishment of key vendor relationships, shepherding SOWs, MSAs, and other legal agreements through our approval processes, then tracking deliverables.
• Ensure our lab operations and lab space meet the company needs; driving real estate and equipment sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market research with relevant customers, building out product strategies.
• Support broader strategic decision‑making, such as corporate and partnership strategies.

• At least 2 years working in a strategy or strategic‑consulting role, ideally with R&D experience;
  PhD in a technical field is beneficial but not required.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of life sciences. Proficient in distilling key insights from across multiple scientific sources and driving toward conclusions.
• Preference for candidates with proven experience in product strategy, market research, or R&D strategy.

• Execution focused and motivated: You thrive in getting things done efficiently and continue to advance the mission of FL116.
• Collaborative Contributor: You excel in cross‑functional teams, readily share expertise, and value the input of colleagues.
• Inventive Problem Solver: You proactively identify challenges and rapidly ideate creative solutions.
• Compelling Storyteller: You can translate ideas, both yours and others, into high quality and well‑structured communications in any medium, including spoken, presentation, or memo formats.

Cambridge, MA

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.

The salary range for this role is $139,000 - $176,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. FL116 currently offers healthcare coverage, an annual incentive program, retirement benefits, and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL116's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.