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

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