Global Health Full-time

Pioneering Medicines: Senior Director, R&D Program Management

Flagship Pioneering

Posted

Feb 14, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$204000 - $280500

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Manage projects of high complexity, including with novel modalities, all enabled by collaboration with Flagship platform companies
  • Develop and manage strategically important partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and other Flagship companies
  • Establish best practices for Pioneering Medicines' existing and future programs
  • Work as Program Manager for at least one program at any given time, managing risks, issues, resources, constraints and stakeholders

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role helps harness Flagship's scientific platforms to create novel treatment options that benefit more patients sooner, developing life-changing treatments through strategic partnerships and innovative drug development approaches.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • Scientific degree plus one advanced degree (MS, MBA or PhD)
  • 8+ years of direct program management experience and 8+ years in drug discovery/development field
  • 6+ years early drug development Program Management experience
  • Scientific/research background, preferably with experience in Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and/or renal disease area(s)

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and benefits:

  • Salary range: $204,000 - $280,500
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Annual incentive program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Broad range of other benefits

About

Inside Flagship Pioneering

Pioneering Medicines is Flagship Pioneering's in-house drug development unit dedicated to conceiving and developing a broad portfolio of life-changing treatments for patients built from Flagship's innovative platforms, working through strategic alliances that accelerate therapeutic innovation.