Director, Research Operations
Flagship Pioneering, Inc. · Watertown, MA USA · $179k–$235.6k
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About Abiologics
Abiologics, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to make biology better through an innovative therapeutic modality. We are pioneering the development of Synteins™, a transformational class of macromolecular medicines unlocked by novel synthetic and computational technologies. Abiologics is actively seeking exceptional scientists who are passionate about driving therapeutic modality innovation in biotechnology.
Abiologics was founded in Flagship Pioneering’s venture creation engine, where companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Generate Biomedicines were conceived and created. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures resulting in more than 500 issued patents and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents.
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly organized, scientifically fluent Research Operations leader to support the advancement of Abiologics’ discovery and development engine. In this role, the successful candidate will drive scientific operations across research programs, including contracting, alliance management, data room management for BD and Investors, IP coordination, and context review of Board materials. This role partners closely with scientific and functional leaders to keep program information accurate, decision-ready, and aligned across the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead scientific operations support across discovery programs, including coordination of program inputs, timelines, and decision materials
- Manage and maintain research data rooms, ensuring materials are current, organized, and ready for internal and external review
- Coordinate IP-related workflows with scientific and legal stakeholders, including tracking disclosures, filings, and supporting documentation
- Review and synthesize scientific context for Board of Directors decks and other leadership materials
- Partner with research, platform, and functional leaders to prepare clear, accurate materials for project reviews and senior leadership discussions
- Drive information flow across teams to support effective planning, prioritization, and execution of research activities
- Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements that strengthen research coordination and information management
- Oversee compliance with good practices in data integrity and laboratory operations, efficiently liaising with external vendors and FSP supporting Functions
- Support cross-functional communication between scientific teams and external partners as needed
- Maintain high standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery of critical program information
Required Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant scientific field with minimum 7+ years of relevant experience required
- Experience supporting scientific operations in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similarly technic
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The salary range for this role is $179,000 - $235,600. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Abiologics, Inc currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Abiologics, Inc's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
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