Flagship Pioneering · 5 hours ago
Senior Director, Communications
Cambridge, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $280K/yrFlagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies aimed at transforming human health and sustainability. The Senior Director of Communications will lead the development and execution of communications and brand strategies for companies within Flagship's portfolio, providing strategic guidance and overseeing integrated communications efforts.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Counsel to Flagship’s company founders and early company leadership, providing strategic guidance to emergent Flagship companies (Flagship NewCos) as they develop brand, voice, foundational messaging and overall communication strategies
Lead brand development/visual identity and website design and development for NewCos, working with and overseeing outside agencies
Design and execute bespoke, integrated communications strategies for company launches, including all written materials, media engagement, and all social media elements. Identify and oversee PR agency support, as needed
Design and lead execution of communications strategies for both NewCos and a set of more mature companies (Flagship GrowthCos), including milestone announcements, internal comms, social and digital media, speaking opportunities, and issues management, partnering closely with company leadership
Work collaboratively with other Communications & Public Affairs team members
Participate in weekly Communications & Public Affairs team meetings and collaborate with team members as needed to support broader team priorities that span events, government relations, digital, internal communications, and media relations
Manage external resources such as design and agency partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Extensive leadership-level experience in a public relations agency or corporate communications environment
Experience in pharma and/or biotech, as well as some experience with/exposure to financial and transaction communications
Experience working within and across multiple highly complex organizations, while understanding and addressing the needs of both
Exceptional research, writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Proven media relations track record, as well as the ability to see industry trends and craft insights into effective media relations pitches
Knowledge of and existing relationships with media outside the sphere of traditional media outlets
Strong diplomatic and persuasive skills
High degree of professional versatility and hands-on capability with a willingness to meet challenges head-on
Experience leading in a complex environment that requires skillful engagement of multiple stakeholders and successful, resourceful, and creative navigation of ambiguity
Must have the proven ability to advise senior leaders effectively
Must have superior interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically and consistently exercise sound judgment
Proven track record of coordinating multiple programs simultaneously, moving projects forward, and developing and implementing creative, solution-oriented strategies while anticipating future demands and opportunities
Preferred
Advanced degree in a related life sciences field
An aptitude for translating complex science into accessible and compelling narratives
Experience building and leading effective communications campaigns for companies operating at the intersection of technology and science
Creative mindset with a passion for innovative and impactful communications strategies
A team player mentality and approach
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Annual incentive program
Retirement benefits
Broad range of other benefits
Company
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.
Founded in 2000
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Noubar Afeyan
Founder and CEO
Chuck Carelli
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
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