Hiring: Operating Principal, Summit PBU Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:58:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Biotech, Pharma, Life Sciences, Strategy & Operations, Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Early-Stage Biotech, Scientific Acumen, Team Building, Partnerships, Financing, Strategic Alliances, Board Engagement, Operational Planning, Entrepreneurship Experience: - 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences strategy/operations - Prior management consulting experience is a plus - Proven success in strategic, operational, or corporate development leadership, ideally in early-stage biotech - Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams Required Skills: - Lead strategy and operational planning across one or more NewCos - Drive corporate development initiatives, including partnerships, financings, and strategic alliances - Engage with Board of Directors and key stakeholders - Align technical progress with operational goals alongside scientists and company leaders - Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing cross-functional teams - Partner with central teams (Finance, Talent, Legal/IP, HR) to build best-in-class infrastructure - Shape and execute operating and long-range plans, ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget - Build strong external relationships with investors, partners, and key opinion leaders - Strong scientific acumen with the ability to grasp novel science and translate it into plans and execution - Skilled communicator able to influence and inspire across investors, partners, and internal teams - Expert problem solver who can bring order to chaos and iterate quickly - Entrepreneurial, resilient, and hands-on with urgency and adaptability Qualifications: - Advanced degree in life sciences or business preferred (PhD, MD, MBA, or equivalent experience) - Dynamic operator and strategist combining business leadership with scientific fluency - Thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments - Motivated by building organizations that harness novel science - Sets a high bar, balancing precision with agility - Curious, feedback-driven, and focused on continuous learning - Faces challenges with grit and enthusiasm while fostering collaboration, shared ownership, and pride in collective achievements Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!