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Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health, sustainability, and beyond.
What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our team of scientists, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and create breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet.
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 named four times to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies.
At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Search Coordinator to join Flagship Pioneering's Talent Acquisition team. In this highly visible, on-site role, you will be the face of Flagship's executive recruiting function — orchestrating a seamless, high-touch candidate experience for C-suite and senior leadership searches across Flagship and its portfolio of companies.
The ideal candidate is polished, solutions-oriented, and deeply organized — someone who thinks several steps ahead, anticipates issues before they arise, and brings warmth and professionalism to every interaction. Central to this role is building trusted relationships with executives and their Executive Assistants to protect and negotiate time on behalf of active searches.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Scheduling & Search Execution
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder interview scheduling for C-suite, Partner, and VP-level searches, coordinating across time zones and portfolio companies with precision and discretion.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with executives and their Executive Assistants, investing in those relationships to ensure smooth, efficient coordination across all active searches.
- Skillfully negotiate for executive time, working proactively and diplomatically with EAs and Chiefs of Staff to protect calendar windows, resolve conflicts, and keep searches on track without compromising relationships.
- Partner closely with both internal and external Executive Search leads to anticipate needs, solve logistical challenges, and keep searches moving with momentum.
Candidate Experience
- Serve as the primary point of contact and on-site host for executive-level candidates throughout the interview process, delivering a consistently exceptional, personalized experience from first touchpoint through offer.
- Escort, accompany, and coordinate all logistics for executive candidates on-site — navigating campus, managing travel and accommodations, and ensuring candidates feel welcomed and cared for at every moment.
- Manage candidate communications with professionalism and warmth, representing Flagship's brand at the highest standard.
Search Operations & Process Excellence
- Maintain meticulous candidate records and pipeline tracking in Greenhouse, ensuring real-time accuracy across all active searches.
- Proactively identify process improvements and support ad hoc Talent Acquisition projects and cross-functional initiatives as the team and portfolio continue to grow.
- Maintain strict confidentiality across all executive searches and candidate interactions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Education & Skills
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, executive search support, or a high-touch client/candidate-facing role.
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn new tools; experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished and articulate in all candidate and stakeholder interactions.
- Bachelor's degree required; background in life sciences, business, or a related field a plus.
Scheduling, Negotiation & Execution
- Experience managing high-volume, complex scheduling across multiple executives, time zones, and companies simultaneously — comfortable and confident negotiating for calendar holds, navigating competing priorities, and keeping searches moving forward.
- Exceptional organizational and strategic thinking skills; able to manage competing priorities, anticipate issues, and make sound independent judgment calls in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Relationship Management & Candidate Experience
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build instant rapport with senior executives and internal leaders. Professional and composed under pressure.
- Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff; understands their role deeply and how to work with them as true partners.
- A high degree of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness — executive search requires absolute confidentiality.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering a high-touch experience at every candidate touchpoint — anticipating needs, removing friction, and ensuring every interaction reflects the Flagship brand.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine interest in contributing to a mission-driven, innovative organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.
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. Full Applicant Privacy Notice: flagshippioneering.com/privacy-policy.
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $82,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneering'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. Full Applicant Privacy Notice: flagshippioneering.com/privacy-policy.
FLAGSHIP PIONEERING
Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health, sustainability, and beyond.
What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our team of scientists, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and create breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet.
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 named four times to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies.
At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Search Coordinator to join Flagship Pioneering's Talent Acquisition team. In this highly visible, on-site role, you will be the face of Flagship's executive recruiting function — orchestrating a seamless, high-touch candidate experience for C-suite and senior leadership searches across Flagship and its portfolio of companies.
The ideal candidate is polished, solutions-oriented, and deeply organized — someone who thinks several steps ahead, anticipates issues before they arise, and brings warmth and professionalism to every interaction. Central to this role is building trusted relationships with executives and their Executive Assistants to protect and negotiate time on behalf of active searches.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Scheduling & Search Execution
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder interview scheduling for C-suite, Partner, and VP-level searches, coordinating across time zones and portfolio companies with precision and discretion.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with executives and their Executive Assistants, investing in those relationships to ensure smooth, efficient coordination across all active searches.
- Skillfully negotiate for executive time, working proactively and diplomatically with EAs and Chiefs of Staff to protect calendar windows, resolve conflicts, and keep searches on track without compromising relationships.
- Partner closely with both internal and external Executive Search leads to anticipate needs, solve logistical challenges, and keep searches moving with momentum.
Candidate Experience
- Serve as the primary point of contact and on-site host for executive-level candidates throughout the interview process, delivering a consistently exceptional, personalized experience from first touchpoint through offer.
- Escort, accompany, and coordinate all logistics for executive candidates on-site — navigating campus, managing travel and accommodations, and ensuring candidates feel welcomed and cared for at every moment.
- Manage candidate communications with professionalism and warmth, representing Flagship's brand at the highest standard.
Search Operations & Process Excellence
- Maintain meticulous candidate records and pipeline tracking in Greenhouse, ensuring real-time accuracy across all active searches.
- Proactively identify process improvements and support ad hoc Talent Acquisition projects and cross-functional initiatives as the team and portfolio continue to grow.
- Maintain strict confidentiality across all executive searches and candidate interactions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Education & Skills
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, executive search support, or a high-touch client/candidate-facing role.
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn new tools; experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished and articulate in all candidate and stakeholder interactions.
- Bachelor's degree required; background in life sciences, business, or a related field a plus.
Scheduling, Negotiation & Execution
- Experience managing high-volume, complex scheduling across multiple executives, time zones, and companies simultaneously — comfortable and confident negotiating for calendar holds, navigating competing priorities, and keeping searches moving forward.
- Exceptional organizational and strategic thinking skills; able to manage competing priorities, anticipate issues, and make sound independent judgment calls in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Relationship Management & Candidate Experience
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build instant rapport with senior executives and internal leaders. Professional and composed under pressure.
- Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff; understands their role deeply and how to work with them as true partners.
- A high degree of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness — executive search requires absolute confidentiality.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering a high-touch experience at every candidate touchpoint — anticipating needs, removing friction, and ensuring every interaction reflects the Flagship brand.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine interest in contributing to a mission-driven, innovative organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.
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. Full Applicant Privacy Notice: flagshippioneering.com/privacy-policy.
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $82,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneering'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. Full Applicant Privacy Notice: flagshippioneering.com/privacy-policy.
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Target retained search firms first
Retained executive search firms, not contingency recruiters, are far more likely to sponsor visas. They operate on longer engagements, justify the investment in sponsorship costs, and treat senior consultants as long-term assets rather than variable headcount.
Position your degree field carefully
H-1B approval for executive search hinges on demonstrating the role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Frame your background in industrial-organizational psychology, HR management, or organizational behavior to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Leverage your bilingual or regional network
Executive search firms with practices in APAC, EMEA, or Latin America actively recruit foreign nationals for language skills and regional expertise. A cross-border network is a genuine business justification that makes sponsorship easier for the employer to defend.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage for your metro area. Understanding the wage tier for your location helps you negotiate from an informed position without triggering a compliance problem for the firm.
Time your job search around H-1B cap season
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting cap-subject employers, begin your job search in January or February so you have an offer in place before the registration window closes.
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Find Executive Search JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does executive search qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the petition needs to be structured carefully. USCIS requires the role to demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Firms typically support the petition with a job description emphasizing competencies tied to organizational psychology, HR strategy, or business administration. Generalist language like 'bachelor's preferred' weakens the case significantly, so the offer letter and LCA should specify the required field explicitly.
Which visa types do executive search firms most commonly sponsor?
H-1B is the most common path for non-Australian nationals. Australian citizens are increasingly using the E-3, which skips the lottery entirely and can be processed at a U.S. consulate in two to six weeks. A small number of firms also sponsor O-1A visas for candidates with documented industry recognition, such as major placements, published research on talent markets, or board-level advisory roles.
How can I find executive search firms that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find executive search roles at firms that have an active history of visa sponsorship. Searching broadly and cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record is inefficient at the senior level. Firms that regularly sponsor tend to have in-house immigration counsel or established relationships with outside firms, which signals they treat sponsorship as a standard HR process rather than a one-off exception.
Do I need an MBA to get H-1B sponsorship in executive search?
An MBA is not required, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably. USCIS scrutinizes executive search petitions more than technical roles because the degree requirement isn't industry-standard across all firms. A bachelor's in HR, psychology, or business from an accredited university is generally sufficient, provided the job description is written to require that specific field. Three years of equivalent professional experience can substitute for one year of formal education if your degree field doesn't align cleanly.
What happens to my visa status if I change firms mid-sponsorship?
If you're on an H-1B, you can port to a new employer once the new firm files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, you don't need to restart from the lottery if you've already been counted. AC21 portability applies after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days. On an E-3, you need a new LCA and visa stamp from the new employer before you can begin work, which typically means a consular appointment in Australia.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Executive Search jobs?
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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