Senior Director, People & Culture Flagship Portfolio Company

The Company:

FL85 is a Flagship-backed, privately held biotechnology company on a mission to transform the current approach to information molecule therapeutics to unlock their full therapeutic potential. In recent years, we have begun to experience the power of information molecules in treating historically undruggable diseases and in designing therapies with unprecedented turnaround times. FL85’s platform integrates nanoparticle development with world-class informatics technologies and a novel pipeline of experimentation and discovery to drive a new generation of highly effective, therapeutically relevant information molecule therapies. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents platforms and builds companies that change the world. It has conceived of and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB). Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies.

Role Summary:

The Senior Director of People and Culture will be the first full time HR hire at FL85 (approx. 50 employees) and will be an integral member of the FL85 Leadership Team, enhancing and scaling existing HR capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the organization. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on responsibilities, aimed at building an inclusive, high-performance culture and ensuring scalability and compliance in all HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Enhance and scale the HR infrastructure for ongoing growth. Design and implement people strategies that align with and enable FL85’s vision, company goals, and operational requirements.
• Employee Experience and Culture: Actively develop and nurture a dynamic organizational culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. Embed culture principles throughout the employee experience, starting with onboarding through to offboarding.
• Performance Management: Modernize performance management process to support continuous improvement and goal alignment, focusing on rapid feedback cycles and fostering a growth mindset.
• Learning and Development: Build and deliver a holistic employee development strategy, including management training to enhance leadership capabilities across the organization.
• Employee Relations and Advisory: Strengthen employee relations through effective resolution strategies and open communication channels; coach and advise leaders on management and organizational best practices.
• HR Operations: Partner with Flagship HR Operations and Total Rewards teams to optimize benefits, systems, processes, and compensation frameworks to meet the needs of our business.  Ensure all HR practices adhere to legal standards and are operationally efficient.

Pivotal Skills:

• Ability to parallel process multiple projects and workstreams
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable operating in ambiguity where there is no precedent for doing things
• Unmatched sense of urgency
• Optimistic and innovative; solution-oriented; shows no signs of cynicism
• Values, communicates, and interacts with others with high levels of transparency and respect with the acumen to engage and influence at all levels within the company.
• Proven competency in navigating complex, matrixed environments with a penchant for strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; additional certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in the pharma, biotech, or technology industries.
• In-depth knowledge and proven track record across the spectrum of HR offerings including talent acquisition, talent management, compliance, employee relations, and leadership coaching 

What FL85 Offers:

• A critical role in a leading-edge biotech company set for its next phase of growth.
• The unique opportunity to be a part of the expansive Flagship ecosystem.
• A collaborative, purpose-driven culture that promotes innovation and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation package including equity options, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.FL85 is committed to an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual expression or orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Last updated on Jun 27, 2024