About the role#
As a co-op on the Pioneering Medicines Strategy and Operations team, you will assist with portfolio analytics and strategy. You will help assess potential medicine development and how programs should advance. This role involves turning research and data into models and materials for team discussions. You will gain exposure to drug development, strategic planning, and business development under the guidance of experienced team members.
What you'll do#
- Research disease areas, treatment pathways, clinical programs, competitors, and relevant partnerships.
- Build and maintain analyses of patient populations, market opportunities, development scenarios, program value, and comparable transactions.
- Summarize findings in slides, tables, and written briefs for portfolio reviews.
- Track portfolio milestones, funding needs, and decision points.
- Check source data and assumptions for consistency.
- Collaborate with scientific, clinical, and business colleagues to frame questions and communicate evidence.
What you'll need#
- Current Northeastern University undergraduate or graduate student in a life science, engineering, economics, finance, business, or a related field.
- Interest in biotechnology and the business decisions behind developing medicines.
- Comfort working with numbers in Excel and presenting findings in PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn new research and analytical tools.
- Clear writing skills and attention to detail.
- Sound judgment regarding data sources and assumptions.
- Willingness to ask questions and work with others.
- Authorization to work in the United States during the co-op period.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- The role is open exclusively to current Northeastern University students.
- The work period is from January 2027 to June 2027.
- This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on inventing and building platform companies that develop products for human health and sustainability. It has originated more than 100 scientific ventures since its inception. The current ecosystem includes over 40 companies, such as Indigo Agriculture and Generate:Biomedicines.
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