Hiring: Senior Director, Head of Computational Sciences Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:58:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Computational Sciences, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Nanopore Biophysics, Signal Processing, Protein Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Electrophysiology, Proteomics, Genomics, Multi-modal Datasets, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS), Data Management, Versioning Standards, Analytical SOPs, Algorithm Development, ML Pipelines, Protein Identification, Protein Classification, Protein Quantification, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Mentoring, Computational Strategy, IP Protection Experience: - Proven experience leading computational sciences teams - Hands-on technical depth in machine learning and computational biology - Experience building and scaling teams, including recruiting and mentoring - Background working in fast-evolving, science-defined environments - Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) for platform-scale data - Track record of developing algorithms and models for signal processing and interpretation - Experience with multi-modal datasets spanning proteomic, genomic, and platform-generated data Required Skills: - Strong technical depth in machine learning and computational biology - Algorithm and model development for processing, decoding, and interpreting nanopore-based signals - Design and implementation of ML pipelines for protein identification, classification, and quantification - Data management practices, versioning standards, and analytical SOPs for reproducible, scalable science - Cloud infrastructure management (e.g., AWS) for platform-scale data generation - Cross-functional collaboration with nanopore scientists, protein engineers, hardware engineers, and technology development teams - Ability to set computational strategy and roadmap aligned with platform goals - Identifying and protecting novel computational methods as part of IP Qualifications: - Visionary, hands-on computational leader - Comfortable operating at the edge of what's known and in environments where science is still being defined - Strong leadership and team-building capabilities - Ability to work cross-functionally and partner with research, molecular engineering, data science, and technology development - Experience working with external collaborators or consultants to accelerate research productivity 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!