Location:London UK
Reports to:VP, Strategy & Operations Flagship Pioneering UK
About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, and grows first-in-category bioplatform companies that transform human health and sustainability. Since 2000, Flagship has founded and developed more than 100 breakthrough ventures including Moderna collectively generating over $60 billion in value.
Flagships pioneering model combines scientific exploration with disciplined venture creation and is now expanding throughFlagship Pioneering UK, strengthening partnerships with leading UK research, clinical, and innovation ecosystems.
Role Overview
TheSr Manager, Scientific Project Managementwill play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Flagship Pioneerings partnership and ecosystem strategy across the UK.
This role blendsscientific fluency, strategic insight, external relationship management, and program leadership, supporting existing collaborations while helping identify, assess, and develop new partnership andscientificopportunities as Flagship expands its UK presence.
You will work acrossacademic, clinical, governmental, and technology-innovation stakeholders includingour partnerships withCambridgeandthe Crick,as well as ouremerging partners to accelerate collaboration, guide opportunity evaluation, and connect the UKs world-leading capabilities with Flagshipsbioplatforminnovation engine.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific, Strategic & Competitive Insight
Continuously evaluate emerging UK scientific, translational, and technology domains identifying trends, new capabilities, and breakthrough research aligned with Flagshipsecosystemandbioplatformpriorities.
Conduct horizon scanning and competitive/landscape assessments that inform Flagships UK portfolio strategy and highlight areas for new partnershipand scientific synergy.
Translate complex scientific concepts and early-stage discoveries into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for internal decision-making.
Opportunity Assessment & Due Diligence
Lead early diligence for potential new partnerships, initiatives, orscientific collaborationopportunities, integrating scientific, strategic, and ecosystem considerations.
Support internaldiligence & debateprocesses by preparing evidence-based assessments, opportunity briefs, and structured recommendations.
Work cross-functionally with scientific, BD, and venture-creation teams to assess feasibility, impact potential, and strategic fit.
Partnership Development & Ecosystem Expansion
Support the design, launch, and delivery of multi-institutional collaborations spanning academia (e.g., Cambridge, Crick), clinical research networks, government, and technology partners.
Build and nurture relationships with institutional leaders, principal investigators, translational units, research offices, and innovation partners across the UK.
Identify new partnership pathways and develop strategic proposals for Flagship leadership.
Program, Project & Relationship Management
Oversee project planning, execution, budgeting, and reporting for partnership and ecosystem initiatives.
Prepare dashboards, KPIs, and progress updates for internal leadership, joint steering committees, and external partners.
Coordinate operational, contractual, and governance workflows with universities, research offices, and clinical networks.
Workshops, Events & Convening
Support the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of scientific workshops, symposia, and innovation forums including those withCambridge, the Crick, and future partners.
Help design high-impact sessions that spark collaboration between Flagship companies and UK researchers, technologists, and clinicians.
Communication,Visualisation& Executive Presentations
Develop polished, executive-ready presentations, case studies, landscape summaries, and partnership materials.
Partner with communications teams to highlight partnership successes, research insights, and Flagships impact in the UK.
Represent Flagship Pioneering UK at ecosystem events, meetings, and strategic engagements.
Team Collaboration &OrganisationalConnectivity
Collaborate with the broader Flagship Pioneering UK and global teams, helping ensure strategic alignment and strong connectivity across Flagships venture-creation and exploratory programs.
Contribute to internal processes, knowledge-sharing, and UK strategy development.
Qualifications
Required:
Masters,PhD or equivalent advanced degree in biomedical or life sciences.
Min 2 years in management consulting,venture capital investing, or startup leadership or operations experience.
Experience managing scientific, translational, or innovation-focused collaborations across academia, industry, or government.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to engage scientific, technical, and executive audiences.
Demonstrated project and program management capability; thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.
Ability to create clear, compelling presentations and narratives from complex scientific and strategic information.
Desirable:
Familiarity with the UK life-sciences ecosystem.
Familiarity with the FlagshipPioneering ecosystem.
Experience inscientific due diligence, competitive intelligence,venture creation,or innovation management.
Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, or dashboarding/visualisationtools; comfort producing high-quality, executive-level materials.
Who You Are
You are curious, strategic, and collaborative energized by frontier science and motivated to turn insights into meaningful partnerships and impact.
You excel in cross-disciplinary environments, communicate with clarity and purpose, and are proactive in ambiguity.
You build trust quickly, think both creatively and analytically, and enjoy connecting scientific opportunity with strategic potential.
The Opportunity
This role offers a rare opportunity toshapeand expand Flagship Pioneerings presence in the UK, shaping how scientific discovery, translational capability, and venture creation intersect. By bridging Flagships bioplatform innovation model with the UKs world-leading research, clinical, and technology ecosystems, you will help catalyze new partnerships, accelerate breakthroughs, and contribute to thenext generation of transformative Flagship companies.
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