SVP AI & Digital Platform
Pioneering Intelligence
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Job Description
About Pioneering Intelligence
Pioneering Intelligence, part of Flagship Pioneering, leverages recent advances in AI, machine learning, and data to accelerate fundamental research and cultivate a portfolio of AI-first companies. It transforms breakthrough ideas into world-changing companies across human health, sustainability, and other vital sectors.
The Role
The Pioneering Intelligence team is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) – AI & Digital Platform. This senior leadership role is crucial for enabling AI tooling across the enterprise, shepherding the AI-native data platform, maintaining and evolving the digital backbone of early-stage companies, and leading a world-class technology team. You will define and execute the vision for how AI and digital technologies empower Flagship and its portfolio companies, delivering the platforms, tools, and infrastructure for AI-native operations and empowering scientific and business teams. This role demands strategic leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Enable AI tooling and capabilities across scientific and operational workflows.
- Architect and implement an AI-native data platform for Agentic AI and AI Modeling teams.
- Maintain and evolve the PI Digital Backbone—Flagship’s shared infrastructure for new company launches, including compute, shared code, and AI tools.
- Support and develop a high-performing, product-minded technology organization.
- Partner with portfolio company founders, venture teams, scientific leaders, and functional teams to align and drive adoption of our shared digital strategy.
- Develop and communicate strategy for Flagship’s AI initiatives internally and externally.
Professional Experience & Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in AI, data platforms, or digital technology, ideally spanning both technology and life sciences.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling platforms that deliver measurable scientific or business outcomes.
- Deep expertise in AI, ML, and data architectures, paired with strong product and business acumen.
- Proven ability to thrive in highly ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.
- Track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating or scaling digital platforms in complex or scientific domains.
- Familiarity with life sciences R&D workflows and opportunities for AI-driven acceleration.
- Experience with early-stage B2B software product development.
- Strong network within the AI and digital innovation ecosystem.
Why Pioneering Intelligence?
This role offers the chance to lead a bold initiative at the intersection of AI, digital platforms, and pioneering science. You will help define the future of Flagship’s digital and AI strategy, impacting multiple portfolio companies, and collaborate with visionary founders, scientists, and innovators. Pioneering Intelligence provides a supportive, mission-driven culture with access to world-class resources and competitive compensation, including equity.
About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies that transform human health, sustainability, and beyond. Since 2000, Flagship has originated over 100 companies, many addressing urgent global challenges. Flagship has been recognized on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list and Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies”.
Key skills/competency
- AI Strategy
- Digital Platform Leadership
- Machine Learning Engineering
- Data Architecture
- Team Management
- Product Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Life Sciences Technology
- B2B Software Development
- Innovation Leadership
How to Get Hired at Pioneering Intelligence
- Research Flagship Pioneering's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their unique approach to company creation.
- Tailor your resume for AI leadership: Highlight your 15+ years of experience in AI, data platforms, and digital technology, emphasizing platform scaling and team leadership, specifically for the SVP AI & Digital Platform role.
- Showcase technical depth and business acumen: Prepare to discuss your deep expertise in AI/ML architectures, product development, and how you’ve translated technical strategies into measurable business or scientific outcomes.
- Emphasize adaptability and influence: Provide examples of thriving in ambiguous environments, shaping long-term direction, and influencing diverse stakeholders, including scientific leaders and founders, within Flagship Pioneering's ecosystem.
- Network within Flagship's innovation ecosystem: Connect with current employees or leaders on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company's AI initiatives and demonstrate genuine interest.
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