Director, Growth Strategy and Operations
Core
Director of Growth Strategy and Operations serving as the primary analytical, operational, and strategic business partner to a Team Principal/Growth Partner, driving value creation across a portfolio of life sciences companies.
Role type
Senior IC Director (Growth Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Strategic and operational execution plans for multiple GrowthCo companies within the Flagship Pioneering portfolio.
Domain
Life Sciences / Venture Capital / Growth Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, operational management, financial modeling, data analysis, stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, portfolio oversight, risk management, scientific literacy, business development strategy
Preferred skills
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or venture capital; ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences; driving adoption of enterprise AI tools
Technologies
Enterprise AI tools, financial modeling software, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Serve as the Team Principal's right hand on day-to-day execution by keeping workstreams on track and driving items to closure; Ensure GrowthCos align with Value Maximization Plans including platform strategy, pipeline prioritization, and financing strategy; Lead coordination across Flagship internal functions including Finance, Legal, HR, and Business Development; Embed within GrowthCo leadership teams to translate high-level strategies into concrete execution plans; Act as an early warning system for the Team Principal by identifying when a GrowthCo is drifting from its strategy; Contribute to shared knowledge bases and growth analytics that benefit the full GrowthCo portfolio.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic leadership