Senior Director of Communications

About Flagship Pioneering, Inc. Flagship Pioneering is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to inventing and nurturing platform companies that have the potential to revolutionize human health, sustainability, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we have successfully launched over 100 companies that tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as vaccinating billions against COVID-19, curing difficult diseases, enhancing human health, preventing illness, and improving agricultural resilience and sustainability. Our commitment to impactful innovation has earned us recognition on FORTUNE's 'Change the World' list, highlighting companies that make a significant social and environmental impact, and we have appeared on Fast Company's annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Position Summary: We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our Communications and Public Affairs team as the Senior Director of Communications. In this role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of communications and branding strategies for a selection of companies within Flagship Pioneering's diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in biotech corporate communications and excel in a fast-paced, startup atmosphere. This is a remarkable opportunity to influence the trajectory of groundbreaking life sciences and technology firms across human health, agriculture, and AI sectors. This full-time role requires in-office presence four days a week in Cambridge, MA. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic counsel to the founders and leadership of emergent Flagship companies (Flagship NewCos) in developing their brand, voice, foundational messaging, and overall communication strategies. Oversee brand development, visual identity, and website design for NewCos, collaborating with external agencies. Create and implement tailored, integrated communication strategies for company launches, encompassing all written content, media engagement, and social media components. Manage PR agency support as necessary. Develop and execute communication strategies for both NewCos and more established companies (Flagship GrowthCos), including milestone announcements, internal communications, social and digital media strategies, speaking opportunities, and issue management, in close collaboration with company leadership.

Harvard University is seeking an innovative and dynamic Director of Communications to lead our communication strategies at the Center for Public Leadership. This pivotal role will involve developing and executing comprehensive communication plans that effectively convey the center's mission and values, engage a diverse audience, and enhance our visibility in the public domain.The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership and manage a team of communication professionals to produce high-quality content across various platforms, including digital, print, and social media. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, who can adapt messaging to different audiences and stakeholders.

The Executive Director of Advancement Communications plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic communications framework that supports Harvard's fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor relations initiatives. This leadership position is responsible for the formulation and implementation of cohesive, multi-channel communication strategies that align with institutional goals, enhance alumni and volunteer relationships, and motivate philanthropic contributions.Reporting directly to the AVP for Advancement Communications, Events, and Donor Relations, the Executive Director collaborates with development officers, alumni relations, and academic leaders, ensuring that messaging is compelling and consistent across various campaigns, stewardship efforts, and engagement activities.Key Responsibilities:Strategic LeadershipDesign and execute a comprehensive advancement communications strategy that aligns with institutional objectives and fundraising focuses.Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership within the institution.Transform complex academic and institutional priorities into clear, persuasive narratives tailored for diverse donor and alumni audiences.Work alongside development officers to tailor communications for high-potential prospects and donors.Team & Operations ManagementLead, coach, and manage a diverse team of advancement communications professionals, including writers, editors, digital specialists, project managers, and designers.Develop workflows, editorial standards, and performance metrics, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.Oversee budget management, vendor relationships, and the engagement of external consultants as necessary.Facilitate team member growth through constructive feedback and dedicated mentorship.Encourage a collaborative team culture focused on excellence and professional development.Adapt management strategies to navigate changes and growth within the integrated unit.Fundraising and Engagement CommunicationsDirect the messaging and content strategy for major gift initiatives, comprehensive marketing campaigns, and annual giving efforts.Supervise the creation of donor proposals, case statements, and other initiative-specific materials.Content & Channel OversightManage engagement-related content across print, digital, email, social media, and web platforms, ensuring brand consistency and message alignment.

Your Impact at LilaWe are seeking a dynamic Community & Ecosystem Growth Strategist who embodies a blend of social strategy, influencer engagement, and active community involvement. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in expanding high-quality networks of followers for Lila’s executives and scientific leaders by leveraging critical communities within:Academia and researchRelevant industries (materials, energy, chemicals, therapeutics, biotech, aerospace, and defense)Government and public sector science, technology, and innovation ecosystemsYour efforts will ensure our leaders are perceived as credible and consistent in technical discussions, fostering relationships and attracting sustained attention.What You Will Be BuildingExecutive Presence and Follower GrowthDevelop and implement growth strategies for key executives’ social accounts (X, LinkedIn, Substack, and niche community platforms).Expand networks with the right followers: researchers, lab leaders, R&D decision-makers, open-source contributors, and public sector stakeholders.Establish an executive “always-on” engagement strategy: posts, replies, threads, commentary, and light community interaction.Presence in Frontier Technical CommunitiesEngage with online communities discussing AI-accelerated science, robotics, materials science, life sciences, chemistry, frontier technology, generative AI, and agentic science.Integrate Lila into conversations meaningfully and authentically, especially in skeptical or high-signal discussions.Influencer and Community ActivationForge relationships with credible creators and technical influencers across academia, industry, and government-adjacent networks.Coordinate collaborative events: AMAs, roundtables, briefings, interviews, guest threads, and research highlights that elevate Lila leaders.Thought Leadership EnablementGhostwrite or co-author content with executives and technical leaders while maintaining their distinct voice.Coach leaders on effectively engaging in replies and community threads to build trust over hype.Measure and IterateMonitor executive and brand growth using KPIs to refine strategies.

Join Flagship Pioneering Inc. as the Director/Senior Director of Compensation, where you will lead the strategic development and execution of our compensation programs. Your role will involve designing competitive compensation structures, ensuring alignment with industry standards, and driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and performance. You will collaborate with senior leadership to shape compensation policies that reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

Harvard University is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Communications and Community Manager to join our Institutional Data Initiative. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative communication strategies that engage and inform our diverse community. You will foster relationships with stakeholders and enhance the visibility of our initiatives through various channels.

Scholar Rock is a pioneering biopharmaceutical entity dedicated to the discovery, development, and delivery of transformative therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs. As a recognized leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily, and inspired by the structural resemblance of a scholar rock to protein formations, our clinical-stage company is devoted to advancing groundbreaking treatments that leverage protein growth factors. Over the last decade, we have established a robust pipeline designed to redefine the standard of care for conditions such as neuromuscular diseases, cardiometabolic disorders, and cancer, where growth factor-targeted therapies can make a substantial impact. Scholar Rock stands out as the sole organization demonstrating clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted therapy in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Our commitment to unlocking innovative therapeutic pathways is underscored by the extensive application of our proprietary platform, which has yielded novel monoclonal antibodies to selectively modulate protein growth factors. By harnessing cutting-edge scientific advancements in traditionally underserved disease areas, we strive each day to create new possibilities for patients. Discover more about our mission at ScholarRock.com and connect with us on @ScholarRock and LinkedIn.Position Overview:As Scholar Rock embarks on a pivotal phase with the impending launch of our inaugural commercial product, we are in search of a strategic and operationally-savvy Senior Director of Global Facilities. This role transcends purely administrative functions; we require a visionary builder who comprehends the intricacies of scaling infrastructure within a rapidly evolving biotech setting while adeptly navigating day-to-day operational challenges.With facilities strategically located worldwide and poised for future growth, you will be responsible for ensuring our environments are safe, compliant, efficient, and conducive to supporting both research and commercial initiatives. If you are a proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic, transformative organizations and is eager to contribute significantly, this opportunity allows you to apply your expertise, learn extensively, and make a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity: Join Relay Therapeutics as a Senior Medical Director, where you will be pivotal in propelling our clinical pipeline from IND to proof of concept and ultimately to registration. In this role, you will partner with senior medical staff to shape clinical strategies, design clinical trials, and ensure successful execution. Collaborating across various functions including clinical project management, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, and medical writing, you will significantly contribute as Relay Therapeutics continues to advance product candidates into clinical settings. You will provide clinical leadership to R&D teams and closely collaborate with Development leadership. We are open to remote employees

Your Role at Lila Sciences Lila Sciences stands at the forefront of scientific innovation, operating as the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous laboratory dedicated to life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. Our mission is to revolutionize the process of scientific discovery by seamlessly integrating AI into every facet of the scientific method, empowering researchers to address humanity’s most pressing challenges in health, climate change, and sustainability at unprecedented speed and scale. Position Overview As the Director/Senior Director of Applied AI, you will spearhead the establishment of our foundational Applied AI team, responsible for refining and adapting our AI models for practical product deployment. You will ensure their safe integration with diverse customer datasets and oversee the development of high-performance interfaces, including chat experiences and inference endpoints like gRPC, HTTP, and PCP servers. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will manage the complete roadmap from data acquisition to model deployment, collaborating closely with Research, Product, Software, Application, Safety, and Security teams to deliver models that are functional, quantifiable, and dependable. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a high-performing Applied AI team to produce exceptional scientific reasoning models for consumer applications. Manage an end-to-end model customization pipeline to generate impactful models from Lila’s base models for high-value applications, including inference, chat, and API integration. Develop a comprehensive evaluation framework to facilitate ongoing model enhancement and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, deliver customer proofs of concept (POCs), and transition successful pilots into scalable products. Establish technical standards, documentation, and incident response protocols for AI systems in production. Recruit, mentor, and foster a diverse and inclusive team environment. Qualifications for Success 8+ years of experience in applied machine learning or ML systems, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role; proven track record of deploying large language models (LLMs) into production. Extensive experience in fine-tuning and evaluating large-scale models for customer interactions. Production inference expertise, including familiarity with serving frameworks (Triton, vLLM, TGI, Ray, Kubernetes), GPU orchestration, caching, and observability. Strong understanding of data privacy and security best practices in multi-tenant systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience with instruction fine-tuning and optimization techniques. Proficiency in developing chat user experiences, implementing guardrails, tool/function calling, and managing long-context interactions.

Company Overview:Atavistik Bio is a leading, privately-held biotechnology firm at the forefront of developing groundbreaking precision allosteric therapeutics aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs. With our innovative AMPS™ platform, we swiftly uncover functional cryptic pockets across various target classes, enhancing the speed of medicine development. Our growing portfolio of allosteric therapeutics shows promise for superior efficacy and tolerability, leveraging the unique advantages of allostery.Atavistik Bio is spearheaded by a team of seasoned drug hunters with extensive experience in bringing marketed small molecule therapies to fruition, backed by distinguished investors including The Column Group, Nextech Invest, Lux Capital, and Regeneron Ventures.Position Overview:We are on the lookout for a dynamic and strategic Senior Director of Toxicology to become a vital member of our development team. This role involves collaborating with a passionate group of adept scientists within a vibrant, rapidly evolving organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer, the successful candidate will oversee the design, execution, and analysis of all nonclinical safety studies essential for discovery, IND-enabling, and late-stage clinical development. This position will lead toxicology efforts across diverse programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data packages for regulatory submissions. Join us in shaping a pioneering toxicology function in an exhilarating clinical-stage environment.

Join Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Senior Director of Patient Services, where you will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and access to our innovative treatments. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that prioritize patient needs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of services is delivered.

Join Engine as a Senior Associate in Community OperationsAt Engine, we empower visionary founders who are tackling the world's most critical challenges in areas such as climate change, health, and advanced technologies. Our commitment includes providing robust support through founder programs, access to shared infrastructure and labs, and the opportunity to connect with a diverse national network of corporate partners, investors, and industry experts.

Scholar Rock is a pioneering biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases that exhibit significant unmet needs. Renowned globally for our expertise in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily, we are committed to advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are critical. Over the last decade, we have built a robust pipeline that has the potential to redefine the standard of care for neuromuscular diseases, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and various other conditions where growth factor-targeted therapies can make a significant impact.Scholar Rock uniquely demonstrated clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Our dedication to exploring fundamentally different therapeutic avenues is driven by the innovative application of our proprietary platform, which has produced novel monoclonal antibodies that modulate protein growth factors with remarkable precision. By leveraging cutting-edge scientific research in disease areas historically underserved by conventional treatments, we work tirelessly to create new opportunities for patients. Discover more about our approach at ScholarRock.com and follow us on @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.Position Overview:The Director or Senior Director of Regulatory Strategy, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, will be responsible for formulating and executing the global regulatory strategy for designated clinical and pipeline programs. As a subject matter expert, this individual will engage with program teams to identify regulatory risks and opportunities, thereby informing strategic direction and planning. The ideal candidate will spearhead interactions with regulatory authorities, overseeing the preparation and submission of all regulatory documentation and correspondence.

Join AbbVie as a Senior Director of Search & Evaluation in Neuroscience, where you will lead transformative initiatives in drug discovery and development. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating innovative neuroscience projects and establishing strategic partnerships that will drive our mission to improve patient outcomes.

Scholar Rock is a pioneering biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering transformative therapies for individuals facing serious diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Renowned globally for its expertise in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily, Scholar Rock is committed to advancing innovative treatments that leverage protein growth factors. Over the last decade, the company has built a robust pipeline poised to elevate the standard of care for neuromuscular diseases, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted therapies can make a significant impact. Notably, Scholar Rock is the sole entity to demonstrate clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This commitment to pioneering unique therapeutic approaches is supported by a proprietary platform that has engineered novel monoclonal antibodies to selectively modulate protein growth factors. By applying state-of-the-art science in disease areas that have traditionally been overlooked by conventional therapies, Scholar Rock strives every day to forge new possibilities for patients. Discover more about the company's innovative approach at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.Position Overview:The Senior Director of Patient Marketing (U.S.) will assume a pivotal leadership role in the strategic preparation and execution of Scholar Rock's inaugural U.S. commercial launch. This position is responsible for formulating and implementing the U.S. marketing strategy aimed at patients and caregivers for apitegromab, the first and only muscle-targeted therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).This individual will spearhead the U.S. patient brand strategy from launch through commercialization, ensuring a thoroughly patient-centric approach encompassing education, engagement, and community outreach. The Senior Director will oversee the creation of integrated, compliant, multi-channel patient programs designed to foster awareness, understanding, and empowerment throughout the patient journey.As a key member of the U.S. Marketing Team, this role will collaborate closely with Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to guarantee a cohesive and high-quality experience for patients and caregivers. This position is high-impact and high-visibility, requiring a strategic mindset and a passion for patient advocacy.

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is on a bold mission to revolutionize the treatment of diseases that have significant unmet needs. We view challenges as opportunities to pursue with urgency, scientific rigor, and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. As a clinical-stage company, we are dedicated to tackling complex conditions including post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Powered by our dedicated team, our core values—be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable—foster a caring culture. We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to confront some of medicine’s most pressing challenges. If you are ready to take action, we invite you to explore the opportunity below and apply.The OpportunityThe Senior Director of Market Insights is a pivotal leadership role that will drive the comprehensive insights strategy to facilitate U.S. commercialization and global expansion. As the strategic owner of the insights function, you will ensure the integration of market intelligence, analytics, and evidence generation into corporate decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Operations, you will be a key advisor to both commercial and executive leadership, shaping strategies with insights that guide launch readiness, lifecycle management, and portfolio prioritization. This role requires adeptness at both strategic and operational levels, building scalable frameworks to support a multi-asset, multi-market organization.

Role overview The Senior Director of Business Analytics at Scholar Rock will play a central role in shaping the company's analytics strategy. Based in Cambridge, MA, this leader will drive efforts to support business growth and enable data-informed decision-making throughout the organization. What you will do Create and implement analytics strategies that support Scholar Rock’s goals Work closely with teams across the company to move data-driven projects forward Encourage and foster a strong analytics mindset among colleagues Use business analytics expertise to help set strategic direction and find ways to improve how the company operates Location This role is located in Cambridge, MA.

About BlueRock TherapeuticsAs a pioneering cell therapy organization and a proud subsidiary of Bayer AG, BlueRock Therapeutics is at the forefront of engineered cellular medicines. Our innovative cell+gene platform revolutionizes the treatment landscape for neurological, cardiovascular, and immunological diseases, promising hope to countless patients.Founded in 2016, we leverage groundbreaking advancements in cell biology and genetic engineering to develop, manufacture, and deliver cutting-edge cellular therapies. Our mission is clear: to create effective treatments for major health challenges across three primary therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology. Our VisionAt BlueRock, we are driven by a commitment to harness the power of cellular and gene therapy, transforming the future of medicine for patients globally. We seek collaborative and dynamic individuals who are passionate about making a significant impact in patients' lives through advanced therapeutic solutions. Position: Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Role OverviewThe Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will act as the strategic financial architect for BlueRock, directly reporting to the SVP, Head of Finance. This pivotal role requires a high degree of autonomy and expertise in shaping a comprehensive financial strategy that aligns with our corporate vision, translating it into actionable financial frameworks that drive sustainable value creation. Responsibilities include guiding capital allocation decisions, investment strategies, and enhancing executive-level financial decision-making.

Company Overview Metaphore Biotechnologies, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology firm dedicated to developing the next generation of biological therapeutics. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care by harnessing the potential of biological therapeutics through an innovative mimic-discovery platform. Position Overview We are actively looking for a Senior Director of CMC Development & External Manufacturing to spearhead the comprehensive CMC strategy and execution for our biologics programs. This role entails significant accountability for formulating drug substance and drug product processes in collaboration with external manufacturing partners (CDMOs). The successful candidate will oversee the integrated CMC plan encompassing strategy, timelines, budgets, and risk management, while partnering with key internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition into late-stage CMC operations, thereby supporting regulatory submissions and clinical supply requirements.

Role Overview Flagship Pioneering, Inc. is on the lookout for a visionary Senior/Executive Director to serve as the Head of Biology. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the biological strategy and target validation within our causality-driven discovery platform. Your expertise will be essential in converting human genetic data—such as GWAS, rare variants, Mendelian randomization, and functional genomics—into robust biological validations that are pertinent to disease, while also shaping preclinical programs across a range of therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate will possess extensive target validation experience across various therapeutic modalities, with a strong emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases (including Parkinson’s disease), genomic perturbation tools, and the capability to make significant contributions to cardiovascular and immune-mediated biology. You will be responsible for building and mentoring an exceptional biology team, establishing high standards for scientific rigor and decision-making quality, and collaborating closely with data science, chemistry, and platform operations to progress targets to development readiness.