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Get Access To All JobsWhat if… you could join an organization that creates, resources, and builds life sciences companies that invent breakthrough technologies to transform human health and sustainability?
Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine has conceived and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), Generate Biomedicines, and Tessera Therapeutics. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $212 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship has deployed over $2.5 billion in capital toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $19 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally 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.
The Company:
FL116, backed by Flagship Pioneering, is an early-stage biotechnology company transforming 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.
Position Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the president, the successful candidate will lead creation of external/internal company presentations/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/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 are meeting 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/partnership strategies
Qualifications
- 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 towards conclusions
- Preference for candidates with proven experience in product strategy, market research, or R&D strategy preferred
Who You Are
- Execution focused and motivated: You thrive in getting things done efficiently and continuing 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.
Location: 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.
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.
Privacy Notice for Applicants: When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact privacy@flagshippioneering.com.
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, 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.
Privacy Notice for Applicants: When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact privacy@flagshippioneering.com.
What if… you could join an organization that creates, resources, and builds life sciences companies that invent breakthrough technologies to transform human health and sustainability?
Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine has conceived and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), Generate Biomedicines, and Tessera Therapeutics. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $212 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship has deployed over $2.5 billion in capital toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $19 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally 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.
The Company:
FL116, backed by Flagship Pioneering, is an early-stage biotechnology company transforming 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.
Position Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the president, the successful candidate will lead creation of external/internal company presentations/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/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 are meeting 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/partnership strategies
Qualifications
- 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 towards conclusions
- Preference for candidates with proven experience in product strategy, market research, or R&D strategy preferred
Who You Are
- Execution focused and motivated: You thrive in getting things done efficiently and continuing 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.
Location: 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.
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.
Privacy Notice for Applicants: When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact privacy@flagshippioneering.com.
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, 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.
Privacy Notice for Applicants: When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact privacy@flagshippioneering.com.
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Which science & research companies sponsor visas in Massachusetts?
Major sponsors include pharmaceutical giants Biogen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Moderna in Cambridge, plus research institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Academic employers include Harvard Medical School, MIT, and the Broad Institute. Smaller biotech companies in Kendall Square and Route 128 corridor also frequently sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for specialized researchers.
How to find science & research visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Use Migrate Mate to browse science and research positions specifically filtered for Massachusetts employers who sponsor work visas. The platform highlights biotech companies in Cambridge, pharmaceutical firms along Route 128, and academic research positions at universities like Harvard, MIT, and Boston University. Focus on the Greater Boston area where most life sciences employers are concentrated.
Which visa types are most common for science & research roles in Massachusetts?
H-1B visas dominate for industry research positions at companies like Biogen and Vertex, while O-1 visas are common for exceptional researchers and postdocs at Harvard and MIT. J-1 visas frequently support academic researchers and visiting scholars. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions are popular for recent graduates transitioning from Massachusetts universities into local biotech companies.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most science & research sponsorship jobs?
Cambridge leads with the highest concentration, hosting MIT, Harvard, and numerous biotech companies in Kendall Square. Boston follows with major hospitals and research institutions. Waltham and Lexington along Route 128 house many pharmaceutical companies. Worcester has emerging opportunities around UMass Medical School, while Amherst offers academic research positions at UMass Amherst.
What makes Massachusetts unique for international science & research professionals?
Massachusetts offers the world's densest cluster of life sciences companies and research institutions within a 30-mile radius of Boston. The state's strong university partnerships create pathways from academic research to industry roles. Higher prevailing wages reflect the competitive market, and the concentration of employers makes job transitions easier while maintaining visa status throughout the Greater Boston area.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored science & research jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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