Principal Scientist, Machine Learning, Genomics

Flagship Pioneering is a company that invents and builds platform companies focused on transforming human health and sustainability. They are seeking a Principal Scientist to lead AI/ML or computational projects, define AI strategies, and manage cross-functional teams to drive innovation in their ventures.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development, implementation, control, and reporting of several AI/ML or computational projects within assigned ventures in line with broader strategic plans of PI and Flagship, budgets, and timelines
• Take a specialized technical role on project teams to oversee method development, pipeline development, and LLM based agent/workflow design; drive benchmarking, scaling, and implementation into production grade systems
• Promote operational excellence in AI projects by educating cross-functional collaborators
• Manage and/or coordinate internal and external scientists/engineers and crossfunctional project teams as applicable; mentor early hires; support recruiting and interview
• Contribute to project planning, including budgets, resources, and timelines; surface risks and tradeoffs early with clear options
• Independently scout emerging literature and the AI/ML landscape; synthesize concepts to propose new development strategies and identify opportunities for PI and venture portfolios
• Represent PI to portfolio companies and external partners; act as a recognized subject matter expert; actively participate in scientific conferences and meetings
• Influence the course of projects and technical approaches; adapt and present complex findings to diverse audiences to support meaningful interpretation and action