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Flagship Pioneering · 5 hours ago

VP, Enabling Technologies Portfolio Development

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to drive internal portfolio development within the Enabling Technologies Initiative, focusing on advancing the Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership. This role involves developing and managing partnerships to build and scale new bioplatform companies and capabilities within the life sciences sector.

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Responsibilities

Drive internal portfolio strategy and development for the Enabling Technologies Initiative. Identify, seed, and resource new bioplatform opportunities that leverage enabling science and technology capabilities
Serve as the primary alliance lead for the Thermo Fisher partnership, overseeing joint pipeline activities, partner engagement, and governance implementation. Build further collaboration on existing and emerging ET companies
Partner closely with Flagship Pioneering Business Units (PBUs) and internal functions (Finance, BD, Capital Solutions, Communications) to maximize the impact of enabling technology partnerships and ensure alignment across the portfolio
Collaborate with external partners to enhance and scale bioplatform capabilities, ensuring that partnerships deliver strategic, scientific, and business value
Create structures, resources, and forums to advance the broader portfolio of enabling technologies and foster cross-functional connectivity and innovation
Appreciate the unique needs, models, and value-creation strategies of each ET company and work to enable success across distinct functions and stages of growth

Qualification

Life sciences experienceBusiness developmentPartnership managementAdvanced degreeEntrepreneurial mindsetInnovationRelationship buildingStrategic thinking

Required

Deep experience as an industry executive and/or consultant in life sciences, biotech, or related enabling technology sectors
Demonstrated credibility and ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders
Advanced degree in engineering or a scientific discipline required
Proven ability to identify and drive business and scientific opportunities that lead to new value creation
Strong understanding of business models, partnerships, JVs, BD, and M&A approaches
Exceptional relationship builder with the ability to bridge science, strategy, and execution
Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for pioneering innovation to deliver human and planetary health benefits

Preferred

MBA or equivalent business experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Annual incentive program
Retirement benefits
Broad range of other benefits

Company

Flagship Pioneering

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Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.

H1B Sponsorship

Flagship Pioneering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Noubar Afeyan
Founder and CEO
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Chuck Carelli
Chief Financial Officer
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