Associate, Company Origination

Responsibilities

• Explore white spaces by identifying emerging frontiers in AI, computation, and technology to unlock new markets.
• Generate and stress-test bold venture hypotheses through rapid conceptual, computational, or prototype-driven experiments.
• Design venture blueprints, including technical theses, product architecture, and go-to-market approaches.
• Contribute to the conception and launch of high-potential ventures during their earliest stages.
• Collaborate across disciplines with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to fuse technical insights with market potential.
• Synthesize complex technical trends into actionable insights for the venture creation process.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or quantitative field (e.g., engineering, applied physics, medical devices, or chemistry).
• 2+ years of experience in research, technology, startups, or similar high-rigor environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build or develop technically challenging projects.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling written narratives and presentations.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving, and entrepreneurial contexts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $155,000 - $215,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Annual incentive program.
• Retirement benefits.
• A broad range of other professional benefits.

About the Company

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies that transform human health, sustainability, and beyond. Using a unique startup foundry model, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies since 2000, addressing urgent global challenges from vaccine development to agricultural resiliency.