Vice President, Head Of Platform

Company Summary:

FL89, Inc. is a privately held early-stage company investigating secreted protein function and regulation in human physiology by combining a newly developed high throughput -omics platform with cutting edge cellular biology approaches and machine learning. Our mission is to leverage natural evolution to understand drivers and early biomarkers in the secretome which underlie chronic disease and develop next generation of therapeutics with increased potency & specificity.

One of FL89's founding principles is to build an inclusive and exciting working environment that fosters personal and professional growth by ensuring that all team members contribute to and feel ownership of our scientific vision.

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. 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. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com. Role Overview:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Head of Platform to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategic vision for expansion and deployment of innovative platform technologies. Your leadership will be crucial in driving the development of novel multi-dimensional functional and screening assays while harnessing the potential of barcoding-based NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) platforms for high-throughput (HT) screening. This role will also require exceptional expertise in discovering therapeutic protein biologics and robust skills in managing multidisciplinary teams across various scientific domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the leadership team to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the expansion and deployment of innovative platform technologies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Manage a diverse team of scientists across molecular biology, high-throughput protein production, cellular assays, and protein binding assays.
• Lead the development and implementation of novel multi-dimensional functional and screening assays, ensuring their effectiveness in accelerating drug discovery processes.
• Drive innovation in assay design and execution, exploring diverse methodologies to enhance screening capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and refine protocols, workflows, and analytical approaches to streamline and enhance HT screening processes.
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with company objectives and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Implement robust data management strategies for complex scientific datasets, ensuring data integrity and efficient organization within platform technology development.
• Lead teams in leveraging data analysis tools to extract meaningful insights, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate scientific efforts effectively and communicate strategic insights clearly.
• Uphold high standards in experimental design, execution, and data analysis while adhering to industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:

• PhD. or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific fields.
• 10+ years of progressive industry experience in biotech or pharmaceutical sectors, demonstrating leadership and expertise in the discovery and development of innovative platform technologies.
• Proven track record of successful strategy development and deployment of Platform technologies aligned with business growth objectives.
• Extensive expertise in developing novel multi-dimensional functional and screening assays, showcasing a deep understanding of assay design and execution.
• Strong background and demonstrated achievements in the discovery and development of protein biologics, including recombinant protein expression, purification, characterization, and functional assessment.
• Expertise in implementing and managing robust data management strategies for complex scientific datasets, ensuring data integrity and efficient organization.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams across molecular biology, high-throughput protein production, cellular assays, and protein binding assays.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate scientific efforts and drive innovation.
• Adherence to high standards of experimental design, execution, and data analysis in compliance with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.

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.