Director of Data, AI & Technology Strategy

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering seeks a Director of Data & Technology to develop and lead company-wide capabilities that convert data, software, ML/AI and IT into dependable scientific, operational and business outcomes. Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Operations, the Director will shape the integrated data and technology strategy and oversee 3–5 direct reports along with external vendors.

You will drive data governance, cloud data platforms, APIs and production workflows, while partnering with software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, bioinformatics or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience across data engineering, software, digital platforms, ML/AI enablement or IT.
• Proven ability to manage direct reports, as well as consultants and service providers
• Strong technical grounding in cloud-based data architecture and engineering, including data modeling, databases, ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, integrations, access controls and observability; AWS experience is preferred
• Experience deploying and operating production software and ML/AI-enabled workflows
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, identity and access management, and SaaS administration
• Experience supporting scientific, R&D or other technically complex workflows
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality outcomes on time and to specification
• Excellent leadership presence, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Preferred Experience: Experience with Benchling or other LIMS; generative AI and workflow automation or AI-native tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a company-wide data strategy and associated execution plan in support of Terrana’s strategic priorities
• Lead, coach and manage a multidisciplinary team of 3-5 direct reports, with oversight of contractors and service providers
• Convert stakeholder needs into well-defined projects; ensure work is delivered on time and to specification
• Lead evolution of Terrana’s data architecture including cloud data platforms, data models, pipelines, APIs and integrations across all systems
• Establish and enforce data governance, security and lifecycle policies and practices
• Partner with software engineers, ML/AI scientists, computational biologists and domain scientists to deploy software and models into production workflows
• Oversee bespoke software development and workflow automation where required
• Provide reliable and secure IT services through internal resources and external providers, including IAM, endpoints, and cybersecurity
• Serve as primary senior-leadership interface for Data function; engage leadership on strategy, progress, decisions and risks
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize systems and services

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud architecture

ML/AI enablement

IT operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Software deployment

R&D workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / data engineering

Tools

AWS

Job description

Flagship Pioneering seeks a Director of Data & Technology to develop and lead company-wide capabilities that convert data, software, ML/AI and IT into dependable scientific, operational and business outcomes. Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Operations, the Director will shape the integrated data and technology strategy and oversee 3–5 direct reports along with external vendors.

You will drive data governance, cloud data platforms, APIs and production workflows, while partnering with software