Principal Scientist, Machine Learning, Genomics

Flagshippioneeringinc

Cambridge, United States
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Ai/ml strategy development
Computational project leadership
Method and platform development
** Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Principal Scientist specializing in Machine Learning and Genomics to lead multiple AI/ML projects within early-stage ventures. The candidate will oversee method development, ensure operational excellence, and manage cross-functional teams while demonstrating creative and independent thinking in AI applications. **

Job Summary

  • Lead multiple AI/ML or computational projects across early stage ventures, defining and delivering pragmatic AI strategies.
  • Oversee method and platform development, ensuring rigor in model development, benchmarking, scaling, and reporting.
  • Manage cross-functional contributors, influence company direction, and represent the company to venture teams and external partners.

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** Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Principal Scientist specializing in Machine Learning and Genomics to lead multiple AI/ML projects within early-stage ventures. The candidate will oversee method development, ensure operational excellence, and manage cross-functional teams while demonstrating creative and independent thinking in AI applications. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI/ML strategy development
  • computational project leadership
  • method and platform development
  • LLM/agentic workflow design
  • model development and benchmarking

Nice-to-have

  • serial deep diver
  • cross-disciplinary AI/ML projects
  • emerging literature scouting
  • subject matter expert representation

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in a relevant field
  • 5+ years' scientific/engineering/computational experience
  • Industry AI/ML experience preferred
  • Experience driving results through teams
  • Python and modern ML frameworks

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Not specified

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