Senior Director Corporate Strategy, Product & Partnering

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an experienced strategy leader to drive high-priority initiatives and portfolio planning in drug development. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in life sciences and 7-10 years of biopharma strategy or corporate development experience, preferably from a top consulting firm. This role demands strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders, guiding complex projects while mentoring junior team members. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in biopharma strategy or corporate development.
• Experience leading complex projects at a top-tier consulting firm.
• Strong ability to influence senior executives and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile strategic projects in drug development.
• Partner with senior leaders for resource allocation and strategy.
• Conduct analytical work and present insights to executives.
• Mentor junior strategy and operations team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

Job description

Overview

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced biopharmaceutical strategy leader to lead high priority strategic initiatives and guide portfolio planning and cross-functional execution in a fast-moving drug development environment. This individual will work across our Product and Partnering organization, which includes portfolio strategy, internal R&D (Pioneering Medicines), and partnering units, to maximize the value of Flagship’s therapeutic platforms and assets. The ideal candidate will bring deep scientific grounding combined with strategic and operational leadership experience, ideally gained as an Engagement Manager, Principal or similar role at a consulting firm, along with practical exposure to biotech and/or pharma R&D. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer, Product & Partnering.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high profile, cross-functional, business-critical strategic projects. Examples include new operating model designs to effectively scale R&D in an innovative environment; and accelerating drug development programs through use of AI and engagement with China.
• Partner with senior leaders across R&D, regulatory, commercial, finance, and BD to guide operating model, portfolio strategy, resource allocation, and milestone planning.
• Oversee and conduct high quality analytical work including competitive and market landscape analyses to inform long-term strategic direction and pipeline positioning.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to executive leadership through compelling, executive-ready presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior strategy and operations team members to elevate overall organizational capability.

Qualifications

Required

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent).
• 7–10+ years of experience in biopharma strategy, portfolio management, R&D strategy, or corporate development.
• Experience as a Principal or Project leader (or equivalent role) at BCG, McKinsey, Bain, or another top-tier strategy consulting firm, with demonstrated ability to lead complex engagements and manage client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, build analytical frameworks, and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior executives.

Preferred

• Experience working directly within a biotech or pharmaceutical organization in addition to consulting.
• Experience in portfolio governance, asset strategy, commercial assessment, or early R&D decision-making.
• Prior people leadership, including managing consultants or analysts.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking grounded in consulting rigor
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Strong scientific and business acumen
• High level of ownership, adaptability, and collaborative leadership style
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Flagship has been recognized on Fortune’s Change the World list and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list. Learn more at www.flagshippioneering.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $204,000 - $280,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits.