About the job
ABOUT PIONEERING INTELLIGENCE
Pioneering Intelligence is a forward-thinking initiative that builds upon Flagship Pioneering's rich history of establishing groundbreaking scientific and computational enterprises. By leveraging cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, we aim to accelerate fundamental research and cultivate a dynamic portfolio of AI-first companies. As an integral part of Flagship's unique model that intertwines science, entrepreneurship, and investment, we transform revolutionary concepts into impactful companies, enhancing AI innovations that contribute to human health, sustainability, and more.
THE ROLE
We are on the lookout for a Principal Scientist specializing in Embedded Machine Learning and Computational Methods to spearhead various AI/ML and computational initiatives across early-stage ventures within our company origination framework. Your responsibilities will include defining and executing practical AI strategies, overseeing the development of methodologies and platforms (including systems design, drug design, molecular modeling, systems biology, protein design, and LLM-based workflows), and ensuring a high standard of rigor in model development, benchmarking, scaling, and reporting. You will also manage cross-functional teams as necessary, influence the strategic direction of our initiatives, and represent Pioneering Intelligence to venture teams and external collaborators. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a diverse skill set, capable of transitioning seamlessly from protein design to mass spectrometry or docking pipelines, and then creating LLM-based agents to streamline scientific workflows.

