Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to courageous leaps. Those big leaps in human health and sustainability exponentially accelerate scientific progress in areas ranging from cancer detection and treatment to nature-positive agriculture.   

What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and transform for the benefit of people and planet.   

Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. 

Job Summary:

Reporting to Flagship’s Senior Partner and Chief Communications Officer, the Senior Director, Corporate Communications at Flagship Pioneering will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s core communications activities and promoting the public image and reputation of Flagship along with the companies in its ecosystem. As a key member of the Communications and Public Affairs team, you will help guide the activities of team members and also work closely with senior executives across the company to elevate Flagship’s story. This critical role requires a strategic leader and a creative, collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves, team member. You will support core activities across a dynamic team to help formulate and execute innovative communication strategies that engage key stakeholders, drive brand awareness, and support the continued growth and success of Flagship Pioneering’s groundbreaking ventures. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of an integrated communications plan for both internal and external channels, driving compelling content, developing and amplifying corporate announcements, and executive communications that effectively convey Flagship’s unique narrative.
• This role will provide strategic direction and oversee the creation of strategies to support the firm's key strategic initiatives and businesses through targeted, timely communications.
• This role will supervise and mentor at least 2 direct reports, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
• This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to focus and simplify tasks while managing multiple projects and programs from start to finish.
• This role will be based at our Cambridge, MA location. We have a hybrid model and onsite presence 3 times per week is required.
• Specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

Corporate Communications

• Lead strategic communications planning and execution for Flagship including, developing communications plans to promote key company milestones.
• Work may include preparing and/or editing press releases, presentations, and other materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Oversee the development of metrics and reporting for internal audiences.
• Provide guidance and oversee the management of various consultants and agencies. 

Content Team Leadership 

• Manage and lead institutional communications team responsible for content creation, storytelling, and production across external and internal channels including website, social channels, intranet, newsletters, and other distribution channels.
• Oversee management and strategy of corporate website providing creative input and direction along with overall team management.
• Oversee the content team’s engagement with external graphic design and video vendors in support of internal and external content production.
• This position will be responsible for the quality for written, video and audio content, ensuring it is effective and meets the highest standards.

Internal Communications

• Serve as trusted institutional communications lead for senior team and oversee and manage internal communications support of Flagship teams and functions.  
• Partner with functional groups across the organization to provide guidance on internal communications, change management, and culture building.
• Actively participate in the planning and execution of important internal gatherings, including Town Hall meetings, and other events.

Communications and Public Affairs Team Operations

• Oversee and manage operational needs for the team, with the support of the team’s Communications Manager.
• Manage team budget including regular engagement with finance team to review actuals, and leading on reporting on budget.
• Manage development, review, and approval of all contracts.
• Help facilitate team meetings, offsites and other gatherings to ensure they are efficient and productive.

Event Strategy and Support

• Work with the Head of Events to support the planning and execution of select events, owning key aspects (this may include content development, panel selection, etc.). 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role within the life sciences or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies that drive business growth and elevate brand reputation.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to craft compelling and clear narratives.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong media relations experience a plus. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Highly collaborative with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

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.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

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

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