Sr. Director, Alliance and Program Management
Flagship Pioneering
August 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Senior Director of Alliance & Program Management responsible for overseeing strategic pharmaceutical collaborations and building the company's portfolio and program capabilities. Responsibilities include managing alliance execution, governance, and operational systems; leading joint steering committees; translating partnership agreements into actionable plans; and developing integrated portfolio management processes to support discovery through early development programs. The role involves partnering with scientific leadership, legal, finance, and external pharma partners to ensure alignment on milestones, risks, and resource needs, while fostering a culture of disciplined execution and agility. Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.S. in life sciences or MBA with at least 5 years of biotech/pharma experience; 10-15+ years in alliance, portfolio, or program management with proven success in external partnerships and biotech portfolio leadership. High-Value: Extensive biotech/pharma experience, strategic alliance oversight, portfolio development, early discovery to translational development, cross-functional leadership, and building governance frameworks. WorkSetup: Not specified; role likely office-based with stakeholder engagement across organizations.