What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pioneering Medicines: Senior Director, Product Innovation position at Flagship Pioneering?
What if... We could harness the power of Flagship’s scientific platforms and create novel treatment options that benefit more patients, sooner?
Pioneering Medicines, an initiative of Flagship Pioneering, is building a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D capability focused on conceiving and developing life-changing treatments for patients by harnessing the power of Flagship's scientific platforms and applying those innovative approaches to serious diseases with unmet medical need. Unique to Pioneering Medicines’ approach is the opportunity to combine platforms to create truly novel and potentially transformative treatments.
About Us
Pioneering Medicines is on a mission to discover, develop, and deliver transformative therapies for patients with urgent, unmet medical needs. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas and leverages cutting-edge science and innovative technologies. We foster a collaborative environment where creativity and excellence drive us to pioneer new therapies.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and visionary leader to serve as Senior Director of Product Innovation. This key leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing a long-term strategy that advances breakthrough therapies, driving operational excellence, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will blend strategic foresight with hands-on execution, ensuring our innovation pipeline aligns with the organization's overarching goals while fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and bold thinking.
Leading a team of 6–8 professionals, this leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our innovation initiatives, integrating operational rigor, and optimizing resource allocation to accelerate discovery and development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life science platform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value, 500 issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) 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. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Pioneering Medicines, an initiative of Flagship Pioneering, is building a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D capability focused on conceiving and developing life-changing treatments for patients by harnessing the power of Flagship's scientific platforms and applying those innovative approaches to serious diseases with unmet medical need. Unique to Pioneering Medicines’ approach is the opportunity to combine platforms to create truly novel and potentially transformative treatments.
About Us
Pioneering Medicines is on a mission to discover, develop, and deliver transformative therapies for patients with urgent, unmet medical needs. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas and leverages cutting-edge science and innovative technologies. We foster a collaborative environment where creativity and excellence drive us to pioneer new therapies.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and visionary leader to serve as Senior Director of Product Innovation. This key leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing a long-term strategy that advances breakthrough therapies, driving operational excellence, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will blend strategic foresight with hands-on execution, ensuring our innovation pipeline aligns with the organization's overarching goals while fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and bold thinking.
Leading a team of 6–8 professionals, this leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our innovation initiatives, integrating operational rigor, and optimizing resource allocation to accelerate discovery and development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive innovation roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring a clear path to impact and scalability.
- Drive operational strategy, balancing long-term vision with actionable execution plans.
- Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
- Lead and empower a team of scientists, researchers, and product managers, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in strategic thinking, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to early-stage validation, ensuring seamless integration into the broader development pipeline.
- Utilize market insights, competitive intelligence, and scientific advancements to inform decision-making and strengthen the innovation pipeline.
- Drive a culture of problem-solving and creative thinking, encouraging the exploration of novel scientific approaches to maximize patient impact.
- Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
- Implement best practices in project management, budgeting, and resource allocation to enhance efficiency and meet strategic milestones.
- Establish scalable processes to accelerate discovery and development, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory considerations.
- Continuously refine methodologies to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness, driving measurable improvements in innovation timelines and execution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with R&D, commercialization, and business strategy teams to integrate innovative concepts into the broader product portfolio.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative innovation ecosystem.
- Effectively communicate vision, strategy, and progress to executive leadership, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, or a related field; MBA a minus.
- 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or adjacent industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving strategy and execution.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering innovative therapies from concept to clinical proof-of-concept or market introduction.
- Strong operational acumen, with experience in project management, resource optimization, and execution excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term strategies while maintaining focus on short-term deliverables.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
- Passion for innovation, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Impact: Take a lead role in shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient lives.
- Innovation: Join a forward-thinking organization that values bold ideas, cutting-edge research, and continuous learning.
- Growth: Advance your career in a supportive environment that encourages professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Culture: Collaborate with an inclusive team committed to diversity and united by a shared vision to transform medical innovation.
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life science platform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value, 500 issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) 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. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
