Flagship pioneering
Origination Associate / Senior Associate
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our interdisciplinary team as an Origination Associate / Senior Associate to contribute at the confluence of biology and technology, ideating and launching new ventures from scratch.
About Flagship pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent experience) in a scientific field — particularly among biology, bioengineering, chemistry and related disciplines
- 2+ years of experience in research, technology, startups, or other environments that demand both analytical rigor and creative problem-solving
- Proven ability to rapidly become conversant in new areas of science and capable of engaging thought leaders at the deepest level of technological understanding
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling written narratives and presentations
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize & communicate complex information rapidly and effectively
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial contexts
Key Responsibilities
- Explore white spaces: Identify and investigate emerging frontiers in biology and technology that could unlock entirely new markets and industries
- Hypothesize & stress-test: Generate bold venture hypotheses, run rapid experiments, and rigorously pressure-test assumptions
- Design venture blueprints: Help translate early-stage concepts into venture designs—including technical thesis, experimental planning, product architecture, and potential go-to-market approaches
- Shape new companies: Contribute directly to the conception and launch of high-potential ventures, with a hands-on role in their earliest stages
- Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with scientists, product thinkers and entrepreneurs to fuse technical insights with market potential
- Synthesize insights: Translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for Flagship’s venture creation process
- Push the frontier: Stay ahead of emerging scientific advances, bringing creativity and critical thinking to areas others overlook
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