Senior Director Corporate Strategy and Operations

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Etiome, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Operations to partner with the CEO, turning priorities into operating plans and driving cross-functional execution across the organization and with Flagship.

Immediate focus on financing, out-licensing, and in-licensing activities. The role requires a proven track record translating strategy into actionable programs, strong financial acumen, and outstanding leadership across R&D, Platform, Finance, Strategy, HR and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
• 7-12+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, corporate development, executive operations, management consulting, or related leadership roles within biotech, life sciences, or other innovation-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success translating strategy into operational plans and leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate strategy, portfolio priorities, and platform objectives into operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, and measurable business objectives.
• Drive execution of high-priority strategic initiatives—including financing, out-licensing, and in-licensing—across functions.
• Track progress with clear reporting, metrics, and executive-level insights for decision-making.
• Build operating rhythms across the executive team to improve planning, communication, execution, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, developing analyses and materials for key milestones in corporate development and partnerships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Project leadership

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Senior Director Corporate Strategy and Operations

Cambridge, MA USA

Company Overview

Etiome is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company advancing a proprietary Temporal Biodynamic platform to identify and discover novel drug targets and enabling biomarkers for chronic and progressive diseases-ensuring the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time.

Role Overview

The Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and Operations will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the CEO, translating company priorities into clear operating plans and driving cross-functional execution across Etiome. This role will act as a coordination point across the executive team and between Etiome and Flagship, with immediate focus on financing, out-licensing, and in-licensing activities. The right candidate will be highly organized, action oriented, and comfortable operating at both the strategic and execution levels in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & Business Operations

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to translate corporate strategy, portfolio priorities, and platform objectives into operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, and measurable business objectives.
• Drive execution of the company's highest-priority strategic initiatives—including financing, out-licensing, and in-licensing—ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery across functions.
• Track progress against strategic and operational priorities, providing clear reporting, metrics, and executive-level insights to support decision-making.

Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the operational hub across the executive team and between Etiome and Flagship, preparing leadership discussions, driving follow-through on decisions, resolving bottlenecks, and aligning priorities across R&D, Platform, Finance, Strategy, HR, and external partners.
• Build effective operating rhythms that improve planning, communication, execution, and organizational accountability.

Corporate Development & Partnerships

• Support financing, business development, partnering, and licensing activities by coordinating cross-functional workstreams, developing analyses and presentation materials, and ensuring execution of key milestones.
• Bring structure, urgency, and operational discipline to strategic transactions and external collaborations.

Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO, bringing sound business judgment, analytical rigor, operational discipline, and a strong bias for action to the company's highest-priority initiatives.
• Anticipate organizational needs, proactively solve problems, and balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
• 7-12+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, corporate development, executive operations, management consulting, or related leadership roles within biotech, life sciences, or other innovation-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success translating strategy into operational plans and leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with experience supporting planning, budgeting, executive reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and project leadership skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Hands-on operator with a bias for action who is equally comfortable developing strategy and executing against it.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting financing, business development, partnering, or in-licensing/out-licensing activities.
• Background in life sciences, biotechnology, or other complex scientific operating environments.
• Experience working directly with a CEO or executive leadership team in a high-growth company.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of bringing structure to complex, rapidly evolving work.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic partner and hands-on contributor.

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The salary range for this role is $217,000 - $275,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Etiome, Inc. currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Etiome, Inc.'s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.