Origination Associate/ Senior Associate, Summit Pioneering Business Unit (pbu))
Flagship Pioneering
Cambridge, MA, United States
On-site
Stem-based phd or md degree
2+ years life sciences experience
Rapid scientific concept assessment
The role involves ideating, researching, and refining novel venture hypotheses to transition pressure-tested ideas into building a NewCo around the science
Job Summary
The role involves ideating, researching, and refining novel venture hypotheses to transition pressure-tested ideas into building a NewCo around the science.
Candidates will lead operational tasks including establishing lab facilities, purchasing, HR, real estate acquisition, and managing early scientific teams.
Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies addressing humanity's most urgent challenges in health and sustainability.
Matching Summary
The role involves ideating, researching, and refining novel venture hypotheses to transition pressure-tested ideas into building a NewCo around the science.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
STEM-based PhD or MD degree
2+ years life sciences experience
Rapid scientific concept assessment
IP landscape analysis and patenting
Early team recruitment and management
Nice-to-have
Passion for novel science innovation
Strong analytical synthesis skills
Entrepreneurial self-starter mindset
Intellectual agility across projects
Open transparent communication style
Key Requirements
STEM-based PhD or MD from top university
Minimum 2 years experience in biotech or start-up
Operational savviness in entrepreneurial environments