Director, Data Science and Machine Learning

Flagship Pioneering is a privately held biotechnology company focused on engineering nature to create next generation peptide therapeutics. They are seeking a Director of Data Science and Machine Learning to lead computational efforts, develop predictive models, and foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Pioneer and lead computational efforts for FL121’s platform science
• Develop a data-framework and database for tracking DNA translation to chemistry, and chemistry to drug-characteristics in partnership with platform team
• Strategically map out chemical representation optionality and develop framework for platform chemistry that can scale with data
• Lead base-case chemical prediction models that can scale with data and forecast and scope data needs to enable models to have strong predictive power
• Build and support computational capabilities to unlock de-novo mass spec deconvolution models
• Integrate computational efforts across all platform workstreams to create a cohesive data-collection and integration workplace
• Serve as a cross-functional program lead, guiding interdisciplinary teams of computational scientists, mass-spec scientists, medicinal chemists, and synthetic biologists toward shared goals
• Communicate computational goals, progress, and key decisions clearly across audiences, from scientists to executives, tailoring messaging with clarity and intention
• Build and manage budgets, thoughtfully allocating in-house and external resources to maximize impact while remaining cost-conscious and efficient
• Serve as a trusted, people-first leader fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team environment that supports the scientific and personal development of team members
• Lead with authenticity and transparency, encouraging open dialogue, surfacing diverse perspectives, and engaging in courageous conversations when needed