What if... We could harness the power of Flagship’s scientific platforms and create novel treatment options that benefit more patients, sooner?
Pioneering Medicines (PM), a division of Flagship Pioneering, is building a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D capability focused on conceiving and developing life-changing treatments for patients by harnessing the power of Flagship's scientific platforms and applying those innovative approaches to serious diseases with unmet medical need. Unique to Pioneering Medicines’ approach is the opportunity to combine platforms to create truly novel and potentially transformative treatments.
About Flagship Pioneering:
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform 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. Those big leaps in human health and sustainability exponentially accelerate scientific progress in areas ranging from cancer detection and treatment to nature-positive agriculture.
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 scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and transform 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 twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director, Business Planning will report directly to the President of Pioneering Medicines in a leadership capacity to deliver strategic and tactical execution against many different types of business needs that arise within Pioneering Medicines (PM) and across Flagship with partner functions and the portfolio of companies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day planning & administration of PM
- Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams on PM’s objectives and monitor progress toward key milestones.
- Manage all Functional Governance including: Leadership Team, Extended Leadership Team, PM Oversight Board in partnership with the President, PM
- Act as a bridge between the President and other executive team members, facilitating effective communication and alignment.
- Act as a liaison between PM and support functions including HR, Finance and IT
- Manage cross functional efforts with these groups including the annual operating plan, PM SharePoint Hub, rollout of new IT systems, performance review process, knowledge management.
- Prepare executive-level communications, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Own communication process and cadence for PBU including Sharepoint hub.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
- Manage critical non-pipeline projects and initiatives, ensuring that they are executed on time and within budget, providing regular updates on project status.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages cross-functional teamwork.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields. Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within the biotech or life sciences industry.
- A proven ability to think strategically and drive initiatives that align with the company's long-term goals.
- Strong project management skills with experience in leading complex projects from conception to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, inspire others, collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A flexible and adaptive approach to navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, being in the office 3 or more days per week and working
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
