<p><strong>ABOUT PIONEERING INTELLIGENCE </strong></p> <p>Pioneering Intelligence builds on Flagship Pioneering’s legacy of founding cutting-edge science and computational ventures, harnessing recent advances in AI, machine learning, and data to accelerate fundamental research and create a portfolio of AI-first companies. As part of Flagship’s integrated model of science, entrepreneurship, and capital, it transforms breakthrough ideas into world-changing companies, elevating the AI advances happening across the ecosystem in human health, sustainability, and beyond.</p> <p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Principal Scientist (Embedded ML/Computational)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to lead multiple AI/ML or computational projects across early stage ventures, as a part of Flagship’s company origination process. You will define and deliver pragmatic AI strategies, oversee method and platform development (e.g., systems design, drug design, molecular modeling, systems biology, protein design, LLM/agentic workflows), and ensure rigor in model development, benchmarking, scaling, and reporting. You will manage cross functional contributors as applicable, influence company direction, and represent PI to venture teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is a self-directed serial deep diver - someone who can move from protein design one week to mass spec or docking pipelines the next and then spin up LLM based agents that automate scientific workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Program Leadership</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: 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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Ownership</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: 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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Best Practices: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">promote operational excellence in AI projects by educating cross-functional collaborators.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team Leadership</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Manage and/or coordinate internal and external scientists/engineers and crossfunctional project teams as applicable; mentor early hires; support recruiting and interview.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Planning & Resourcing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Contribute to project planning, including budgets, resources, and timelines; surface risks and tradeoffs early with clear options.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Landscape & Strategy</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Independently scout emerging literature and the AI/ML landscape; synthesize concepts to propose new development strategies and identify opportunities for PI and venture portfolios.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Representation & Community</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Represent PI to portfolio companies and external partners; act as a recognized subject matter expert; actively participate in scientific conferences and meetings.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Communication & Influence</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Influence the course of projects and technical approaches; adapt and present complex findings to diverse audiences to support meaningful interpretation and action.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s, or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., machine learning, mathematics, statistics, computational sciences) with 5+ years' experience scientific/engineering/computational in academic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings; industry AI/ML experience preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240