Strategic Transactions Counsel, APEX

Pioneering Medicines; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Strategic Transactions Counsel to join our Transactions team. This role sits at the intersection of business, law, strategy, and finance to execute a broad range of strategic deals across the Flagship ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in complex life sciences transactions, with deep expertise in collaborations, licensing, and M&A. Prior big-firm experience is valuable; in-house experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD required from a leading law school.
• Licensed to practice in the United States.
• 5+ years of experience in complex life sciences transactions.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive execution of transactions including licensing, collaborations, partnerships, M&A, and equity investments.
• Coordinate with Flagship teams and external advisors to facilitate decision-making.
• Drive structuring of complex transactions to meet strategic and financial goals.
• Negotiate terms and complete relevant processes.
• Standardize transaction processes, playbooks, and best practices across the organization.
• Manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulations, and developments affecting pharma collaborations and biotech deals.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

J.D.

Job description

Position Summary

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a highly motivated StrategicTransactionsCounsel to join our growing Transactions team. Flagship undertakes dozens of complex and value-oriented transactions at any given time, including complex joint ventures and partnerships, licensing and collaborations, mergers and acquisition, initial public offerings, global fundraising as well as and business and corporate development initiatives. All of the activities associated with transactions at Flagship are led by a cross-disciplinary group, referred to internally as the "APEX Group". APEX is an acronym for "Acquisitions, Partnership, Equity and eXecution." This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced life sciences attorney who wants exposure to some of the most innovative companies and partnerships involved in ground-breaking transactions.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 5+years of law firm and/or in-house experience.

• Rather than serving solely as a legal specialist, this role will sit at the intersection of business, law, strategy, finance, and transactions. This individual will partner closely with other business leaders in working on transactions, including members of Flagship’s Executive Leadership Team, Business Development, IP, Corporate Development, senior management of portfolio companies and other leadership teams to help execute a wide range of strategic transactions across the Flagship ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive, together with other members of the APEX Group, the execution of transactions across the Flagship ecosystem, including licensing, collaboration, partnership, joint venture, M&A, and other strategic transactions as well as equity investments, recapitalizations, and other capital accessing activities


• Coordinate with other colleagues at Flagship and external advisors to facilitate great decision-making.


• Drive the structuring of complex transactions to achieve strategic and financial objectives.


• Drive the negotiation of transaction terms and the completion of relevant processes.


• Help standardize transaction processes, playbooks, templates, and best practices across the organization.


• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.


• Stay ahead of industry trends, evolving regulations, and legal developments impacting pharmaceutical collaborations and biotech transactions.


• Proactively engage and direct external law firm partners and advisors to manage high-stakes negotiations and complex deal structures and legal costs associated with the same.


• Counsel internal stakeholders on legal interpretations, risk management and compliance considerations.


• Qualifications


• J.D. from a leading law school; licensed to practice in the United States


• Ideal experience includes:


• 5+ years of experience in complex life sciences transactions, including top-tier law firm experience; previous in-house experience is preferred but not required.


• Deep expertise in collaborations, licensing agreements, and other significant partnering transactions; expertise in M&A is a plus.


• Ability to lead negotiations on complex, high-value deals in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.


• Excellent executive presence, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise senior executives and drive strategic decision-making.


• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions.


• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand complex business models and an understanding of risk and reward.


• Outstanding analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work comfortably with senior executives.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and solve complex problems.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys solving complex business problems.


• Is equally comfortable discussing business strategy, legal agreements, and transaction structures.


• Can move seamlessly between detailed execution and strategic thinking.


• Builds strong relationships across diverse teams.


• Has exceptional judgment, curiosity, and attention to detail.


• Enjoys working in a fast-moving, innovative environment where no two transactions are alike.

Why Join Flagship?

At Flagship, you’ll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking transactions that help launch and scale pioneering science and technology companies. You’ll gain exposure to company creation and building, venture financing, strategic partnerships, licensing, acquisitions, and innovative business models while working alongside leaders across science, investing, legal, finance, and business development.

This role offers exceptional breadth, responsibility, and learning for someone looking to build a long-term career at the intersection of innovation, transactions, and company building.

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The salary range for this role is $176,000 - $346,000. 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. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneering’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Privacy Notice for Applicants: When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact [e-mail].