Executive Writer, Office of the CEO
Company: Flagship Pioneering
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Job Description:
What if---you could join an organization that creates,
resources, and builds life science bioplatform companies that
invent breakthrough technologies to transform human health and
sustainability?
Flagship Pioneering has conceived of and created companies such as
Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ:
RUBY), and Editas Medicines (NASDAQ: EDIT). Since its launch in
2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation
process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures.
In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune's
"Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have
made a positive social and environmental impact through activities
that are part of their core business strategies.
Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Partner and working closely
with the Communications team, the Executive Writer will help shape
and lead on implementing the FSP CEO positioning strategy. This
person will write and create compelling and accurate communications
content across all CEO channels and ensure the CEO has the support
and information he needs to deliver on his comms activities.
Here's How You'll Contribute
- Work cross-functionally to ensure all internal and external
communications from the CEO align with the positioning strategy and
iterate on the strategy as needed with relevant stakeholders, in
close coordination with the communications team and human capital
team.
- Systematically track correspondence and status of requests and
responses.
- Manage, in coordination with members of the Office of the CEO,
correspondence and assist the CEO in generating executive-level
communications including correspondence with employees, investors,
foundations, etc., speeches and other formal presentations,
reports, memos, and other printed materials.
- Serve as CEO's liaison on writing projects with other
functional groups
- Update and ensure alignment of CEO Comms strategy across
internal and external company priorities and company strategy
- In coordination with the corporate development and
communications teams, proactively seek out new opportunities for
CEO comms in key channels in-line with the positioning
strategy.
- Proactively manage CEO news flow and discuss regularly with CEO
and other stakeholders to ensure targeted and effective editorial
planning.
- Improve and adapt communications based on monitoring and
relevant data collected by the external and enterprise comms teams
to ensure maximum engagement and impact with key audiences.
- Work closely with internal and external communications teams to
ensure the CEO is adequately prepared for speaking
engagements.
- As requested, research topics of interest to the CEO
- In coordination with the Office of Communications, support the
President's active social media presence.
- Working with FSP Communications may draft scripts for events,
ceremonies, and dinners.
- Working closely with the Dir., Media and Exec Operations and
Communications team - ensure the CEO is prepared for public
engagements. Help ensure delivery of timely and useful briefs,
logistical clarity and ease, and effective story-driven
messaging.
- Support and enable CEO Comms team to proactively manage CEO
news flow and deliver on an effective editorial and content
plan.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Impeccable attention to detail, strong prioritization skills,
and agility to multi-task and change priorities quickly.
- Must be able to set a professional tone, and level of support
that contributes to a positive work environment.
- High level of interpersonal skills, and emotional maturity a
must.
- Ability to build effective professional relationships with
stakeholders including staff, board members, external partners, and
donors.
- Demonstrated pro-active approaches to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to maintain composure under pressure and manage
unforeseen situations.
- Must be able to work independently and proactively,
synchronizing rapidly to anticipate CEO's needs.
- Requires flexibility and the ability to work after hours as
required by the CEO
- Extremely strong Microsoft Office skills
Joining Flagship Pioneering Will Allow You To
- Make an impact as part of a Fortune "Change the World"
company
- Be energized by an exciting startup culture
- Surround yourself with inspirational colleagues and
leaders
- Support innovative breakthroughs in health care and
sustainability
- Expand your horizons with opportunities for professional
growth
- Enjoy unparalleled employee benefits and rewards programs
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to
equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran
status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its
affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not
accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates.
The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing
agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless
contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent
Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence
of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of
FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect
thereto.
Keywords: Flagship Pioneering, Cambridge , Executive Writer, Office of the CEO, Executive , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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