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Cambridge's tech scene thrives at the intersection of world‑class research institutions like MIT and Harvard, a dense network of venture capital, and a culture that nurtures startups. The city attracts talent in AI, data science, and cybersecurity, driving demand for software engineers, machine learning specialists, and product managers.
Cambridge hosts a diverse roster of tech firms—from global pharma leaders such as Gilead Sciences and Boston Scientific to cloud‑native companies like HubSpot and Wayfair. Start‑ups like Ginkgo Bioworks, Butterfly Network, and Clari focus on biotech innovation, while IBM Research and MIT Lincoln Laboratory push the frontier of quantum computing and secure communications. This mix creates opportunities across hardware, software, fintech, and biotech sectors.
While the median rent for a one‑bedroom apartment in Cambridge tops $3,000/month and the city’s overall cost index is high, salaries often exceed national averages. Transparent salary data on Job Transparency allows candidates to benchmark offers, negotiate effectively, and align compensation with the true value of living in a high‑cost market.
Head of Device Development
Company: Biogen
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
<p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p>The head of the device development group is responsible for the development of stateoftheart drug delivery systems that have the potential to transform the way medications are delivered to patients You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists in the endtoend development commercialization and life cycle management of devices used across the multiple disease indications and modalities of Biogens clinical and commercial portfolio The product scope includes Class 13 medical devices for multiple routes of drug administration The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to small molecule oligonucleotide and biologics The responsibilities also include optimizing the infrastructure design control processes and technical capabilities needed to lead the industry in drugdevice combination product therapies that are usercentric innovative reliable and environmentally sustainable The development of combination products and medical devices is a highly crossfunctional exercise that requires coordination and input from multiple functions across Biogen and external partnerships <p> <p>In addition to leading the device development function the head of the device development group will lead the technical evaluation of novel device technologies setting the strategy for the Device Pillar within Biogen The Head of Device Development engages with a crossfunctional team of experts from regulatory sciences preclinical safety clinical development clinical operations medical affairs and clin pharm This team is accountable for the successful integration of the platform device in the relevant clinical assets plans Importantly the head of device development will coach mentor and develop team members to ensure goals are accomplished organization objectives are met and team members are empowered and successful<p> <p><strong>What Youll Do <strong><p> <ul><li>Lead in the development of new and innovative device technologies processes solutions and products<li> <li>Provide leadership develop strategic direction for the department to ensure business and technical objectives are met<li> <li>Direct people management responsibility internally and external resources to develop test and manufacture devicescombination products<li> <li>Coach and mentor team members on successful integration of device development combination product verification and validation testing in clinical development and commercial launch plans<li> <li>Search and evaluate external landscape for drug delivery device technologies to recommend device strategies for clinical and commercial assets<li> <li>Lead crossfunctional teams of senior leaders to align strategies related to device development and advance innovation such as implantable devices across all modalities for clinical and commercial assets<li> <li>Liaise with external partners to ensure ontime and high quality execution of development and manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial assets and commercial supplies continuity<li> <li>Develop support strategy for programs or platforms with key business partners in support of the analysis of highly complex issues in a technical area and establishes resolutionsdecision points in a given programproject<li> <li>Advise management and key stakeholders and provide key input in broad ranging strategic projects including operational excellence and business development opportunities eg combination product roadmap continuous improvement device selection external partners opportunities <li> <li>Inform regulatory strategies author and or approve regulatory filings and briefing documents and represent Biogen in facetoface meetings with regulatory agencies as needed<li> <li>Establish plans for talent development diversification and professional development for employees<li> <li>Functions as engineering SME in single or multiple engineering topics<li> <li>Supports the development and validation of departmental project and program budgets and goals<li> <li>Identifies novel and nascent technically innovative opportunities developing IP as appropriate<li> <li>Establish external partnerships and collaborations with vendors and SMEs to advance specific projects<li> <li>Applies a high degree of business acumen and technical judgment to product and process improvement<li> <li>Communicates overall strategy of the projects and initiatives to other stakeholder both internally and externally<li> <ul><p><strong>Who You Are <strong><p> <p>You are an experienced leader with the ability to lead teams through uncertainty in a dynamic environment You should have a deep understanding of all aspects of medical device development and manufacturing processes for assembly of medical devices You also have a strong knowledge of implantable devices and new commercial devices introduction regulatory and compliance requirements of device design controls and drug device combination products You have the ability to connect with all levels of the organization to influence while embracing and driving change You have a passion for driving technical excellence in everything from product conceptualization throughout product development cycle to regulatory submissions that ultimately deliver life changing therapies to patients<p> <p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>Masters degree in engineering with at least 15 years of relevant experience Equivalent experience equals a bachelors degree and 20+ years of relevant experience PhD and comparable experience may also be considered<li> <li>Experience in drugdevice combination products and related regulations in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry<li> <li>Deep knowledge of ISO13485 and Quality System Requirements applicable Industry and Regulatory Standards and Guidance Documents<li> <li>Applies a high degree of business acumen and technical judgment to solve problems<li> <li>Demonstrated track record of successful end to end device development<li> <li>Strong project management skills<li> <li>Exceptional people leadership track record in a matrixed environment including mentoring coaching amp motivating engineers<li> <li>Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills when working with internal and external partners<li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills with technical or multifunctional audiences<li> <ul><p><b>Additional Information<b><br ><p><p><p> <p><strong>Why Biogen<strong><p> <p>Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients lives and on changing the course of medicine Together we pioneer Together we thrive<p> <p>At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired Read on to learn more about our DEampI efforts<p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States<p>
PO&T Administrative Coordinator
Company: Biogen
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
<p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p><u><strong>About This Role<strong><u><p> <p>The Pharmaceutical Operations amp Technology POampT group is looking to hire an Administrative Coordinator role The POampT Administrative Coordinator is responsible for managing the activities and priorities calendar to ensure that POampT is prepared to meet expectations prepare deliverables and that full awareness and coordination takes place to ensure organizational success This includes both immediate and midterm plans including Leadership team meetings All Staff Meetings Management Committee meetings EC meetings BOD meetings etc<p> <p>The incumbent prepares schedules flags conflicts and ensures the Strategic Operations leader the Exec Admin supporting POampT and the POampT EVP has ready access to deadlines is aware of personally owned deliverables and has enough time to effectively prepare and has general line of sight to forward looking events<p> <p>In addition to above this position is part of a team responsible for communicating critical business information to key internal and external stakeholders at the highest organizational levels This position will support those efforts as needed to include putting together presentation materials or supporting their production as needed gathering information tracking key metrics and supports other communications and engagement activities<p> <p>This role is an individual contributor role with broad impact across the global POampT organization<p> <p><em>This is a hybrid role to be based at our Headquarters in Cambridge MA <em><p> <p><u><strong>What Youll Do<strong><u><p> <ul><li>Create and manages the POampT organization and EVP of POampT calendars and schedules to ensure key stakeholder meetings priority deliverables external and internal commitments and employee engagement activities are organized and scheduled to logically flow in terms of timing and that sufficient awareness of timing is in place so that the content is created thoughtfully and relevant dependencies can be managed Conflicts dependencies and immediate and midterm deliverables are flagged<li> <li>Organize POampT EVP touchpoints both internally and externally needed to meet deliverables timing of meetings Ensure EVP and Head of Strategic Operations have line of sight to short term and midterm deliverables and support their efforts to meet those deliverables which may include scheduling meetings or information gathering as needed<li> <li>Provide administrative operational and coordinating support as part of the Strategic Operations team to ensure POampT is set up for success This includes support for information gathering metrics tracking presentation preparations calendaring scheduling and meeting organizing Partners directly with members of the Strategic Operations team the POampT EVP the POampT SLT and their teams internal and external stakeholders etc<li> <li>Maintain currency and accuracy of POampT organization and EVP of POampT schedule recognizing that the realization of overall POampT strategic goals including initiative execution and capability integration are dependent on successful organization and that the coordinatingscheduling role plays an important part<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><p><u><strong>Who You Are<strong><u><p> <p>You should have knowledge in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries especially in operational aspects You should also have demonstrated experience working in a highly matrixed organization You should also have high interpersonal and collaborative skills and should have the ability to work with senior leaders comfortably You should also understand Biogens culture organizational structure and processes The incumbent should have exceptional capability in understanding the importance and impact of executive level meetingsactivities and translating meetings to a functioning schedule that enables the organization to best prepare and deliver <p> <p><u><strong>Requirements<strong><u><p> <ul><li>Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience<li> <li>Must have demonstrated experience working in a highly matrixed fast growing and global biopharmaceutical organization<li> <li>Strong ability to assimilate information and make prioritization recommendations to best utilize EVP and organizational time<li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills highly collaborative<li> <li>Understands Biogen culture organizational structure and processes<li> <li>Strong organizational skills project timeline management capabilities<li> <li>Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to draw insights from information and translate that information to understand impact to schedules and priorities<li> <li>Strong computer expertise in Microsoft products including expertise in Powerpoint and Excel<li> <li>Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Chemistry Pharmacy Engineering Organizational Effectiveness Communications or related field preferred <li> <ul><p><b>Additional Information<b><br ><p><p><p> <p><strong>Why Biogen<strong><p> <p>Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients lives and on changing the course of medicine Together we pioneer Together we thrive<p> <p>At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired Read on to learn more about our DEampI efforts<p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States<p>
Enterprise Data Engineer
Company: Schrödinger, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
<p>Were seeking an<strong> Enterprise <strong> <strong>Data Engineer to fill a temporarytopermanent position <strong> and join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development distribution and application of advanced computational methods <br >Schrödinger is on the cutting edge of computeraided drug discovery and materials science collaborating with companies like Takeda Nimbus Pfizer and Sanofi We set the record for the largest and fastest cloud computing run and our software suites continue to revolutionize the design of therapeutics and materials WaterMap Maestro and LiveDesign are just a few examples of the programs weve created <br >As a member of our IT Apps team youll play a critical role in the administration and improvement of our corporate data management system <br ><strong>Who will love this job<strong><br ><p><ul><li> A data engineer with meaningful architecture experience <li> <li> A creative problemsolver with an attention to detail <li> <li> An excellent team player who wants to make a sizable impact working on a small dedicated department <li> <li> A lifelong student whos eager to learn new and varied technologies and business processes on the job <li> <li> A humanitarian who cares deeply about improving human health <li> <ul><p> <br ><strong>What youll do<strong><br ><p><ul><li> Provide technical leadership towards architecting and delivering end to end solutions <li> <li> Work with business partners for prioritization impact assessment and resolution <li> <li> Collaborate with other teams for multifunctional initiatives <li> <li> Design and build reusable components frameworks and libraries at scale to support analytics products <li> <li> Devise and implement product features in collaboration with business and technology partners <li> <li> Develop architecture and design patterns to process and store high volume data sets <li> <li> Identify and tackle issues concerning data management to improve data quality <li> <li> Collaborate on the implementation of new data management projects and restructure of the current data architecture <li> <li> Build continuous integration testdriven development and production deployment frameworks <li> <li> Tackle data issues and perform root cause analysis to proactively resolve product and operational issues <li> <ul><p> <br ><strong>What you should have<strong><br ><p><ul><li> At least four years of relevant experience with detailed knowledge of data warehouse technical architectures infrastructure components ETL ELT and reportinganalytic tools <li> <li>At least three years of experience in cloud environments like GCP and BigQuery<li> <li> Experience developing custom features and solutions for ERPCRM systems in similar roles especially using Apex in Salesforce <li> <li> Understanding of relational and nonrelational SQL <li> <li> Familiarity with building realtime streaming data pipelines <li> <li> Background in pubsub modes like Kafka <li> <li> Experience in building lambda kappa microservice and batch architecture <li> <li> Knowledge of CICD processes and source control tools such as GitHub and related dev processes <li> <li> Experience with MuleSoft and Tableau <li> <li> Experience with NetSuite andor Salesforce Lightning is a major plus <li> <ul><p> <br >If you dont consider yourself an expert in all of the fields <strong> above <strong> thats OK were looking to hire an adaptable polymath whos excited to learn on the job Our team will be happy to help you get up to speed in any unfamiliar areas<br ><strong>Pay and perks<strong><br >Schrödinger understands its people that make a company great Because of this were prepared to offer a competitive salary equitybased compensation and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare with dental and vision a 401k pretax commuter benefits a flexible work schedule and a parental leave program We have catered meals in the office every day a company culture that is relaxed but engaged and over a month of paid vacation time Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun companywide events New York is home to our largest office but we have teams all over the world Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Crains New York Best Places to Work BuiltIns NYC Best Place to Work and Newsweeks list of Americas 100 Most Loved Workplaces <br >Sound exciting Apply today and join us<br >Estimated base salary range $105000 $165000 Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors including for example experience education degrees held market data and business needs If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team<br >As an equal opportunity employer Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company People who work with us have a high degree of engagement a commitment to working effectively in teams and a passion for the companys mission We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race color religious belief sex age disability national origin alienage or citizenship status marital status partnership status caregiver status sexual and reproductive health decisions gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic To us diversity isnt just a buzzword but an important element of our core principles and key business practices We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints For us greater diversity doesnt mean better headlines or public images it means increased adaptability and profitability<p>
Senior Automation Engineer
Company: Beam Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
The role involves operating in applied biochemistry, developing novel solutions for diseases, advancing laboratory automation platforms, and supporting in-vitro and in-vivo efforts for next-generation base-editing technologies. The responsibilities also include improving biochemical delivery systems, exploring discovery science, and completing development projects in biochemistry. The role requires adapting bench-top processes to fully-automated biotechnological workflows, creating actionable plans to increase throughput and quality of biochemical data, and performing biochemical testing on pharmaceutical candidates. The role also involves creating documentation, engaging in knowledge transfer, collaborating on new technology implementation, and staying current on relevant literature. Qualifications include a degree in biochemistry or related field, experience in laboratory automation, using liquid handlers, specific equipment, high-throughput sample preparation, next-generation sequencing, and laboratory information management systems like Benchling. The role requires 5 years of progressive experience in these areas, or a Master's degree with equivalent experience. The role is full-time, non-telecommuting, and based in Cambridge, MA.
Contract - Quality Control Specialist I
Company: Vedanta Biosciences
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Vedanta Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing medicines for gastrointestinal diseases. The company is looking for a Quality Control Specialist to support their in-house cGMP manufacturing capabilities.
Executive Administrator
Company: Generation Bio
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Generation Bio is a thriving company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeking an experienced administrator to support its leadership team. The role involves administrative tasks, coordinating meetings and events, and representing the company to external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of executive administration experience, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. Life science experience is preferred.
Senior Associate / Principal Associate Scientist, Gene Editing
Company: Generation Bio
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 07, 2024
Generation Bio is hiring a molecular biologist to develop CRISPR/Cas systems for therapeutic applications, specifically for their in vivo sickle cell editing program. The role involves optimizing and engineering CRISPR/Cas systems, performing screening, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with at least 2 years of industry experience. Fluency in molecular biology and synthetic biology techniques, especially in mammalian systems, is required. Experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly primary cells like HSCs, and knowledge of multiple gene-editing systems are desirable. The position is full-time and exempt.
Head of Machine Learning
Company: Flagship Pioneering
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
FL85, a Flagship Pioneering backed biotech company, is seeking a Head of Machine Learning to drive the vision, strategy, and execution across machine learning and data generation efforts. The role involves developing the machine learning team's vision, owning the philosophy and technical strategy behind core machine learning platform technology, collaborating with the experimental team, building and leading the team, and embodying FL85's core mission. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in machine learning, statistics, computer science, or related fields, over 10 years of experience in machine learning leadership in the life sciences industry or academia, and demonstrated mastery of various machine learning approaches.
Project Manager
Company: Alphanumeric
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Alphanumeric is hiring a project manager to work in Cambridge, MA, supporting senior project managers and working with cross-functional teams to manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
Associate/Senior Associate Scientist, Screening Platform and Technology
Company: Prime Medicine
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Prime Medicine, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking an experienced Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist for its Screening Platform. The candidate will support the development, execution, and analysis of RNA guide screens in support of therapeutic programs and technological advancements. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Biology/Engineering or related discipline, proficiency in aseptic cell culture techniques, experience with primary cell culture, hands-on experience with high-throughput screening and/or liquid handling automation, and familiarity with library preparation for next-generation sequencing and NGS analysis.
Chief Engineer - Software
Company: MORSE Corp
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
MORSE, an innovative, employee-owned tech company in Cambridge, MA, specializes in solving multi-disciplinary problems for the US National Security Ecosystem. They are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead software development efforts in AI, ML, and decision systems. The role involves setting technical vision, leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing program execution, cultivating relationships with external partners, identifying business opportunities, and providing technical oversight. Requirements include US citizenship, security clearance, relevant degree, extensive software development experience, proven leadership skills, deep understanding of software development principles, strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, Agile methodology experience, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms.
Director, Public Payer Strategy & Reimbursement Solutions
Company: Biogen
Location: Cambridge
Posted Mar 09, 2024
The Director, Public Payer Strategy & Reimbursement Solutions at Biogen will lead the development of innovative approaches for ensuring patient access to Biogen products, focusing on Medicare and Medicaid. This role involves working cross-functionally with various teams, evaluating potential risks, and developing strategies to adapt to state and federal policy changes. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the US healthcare system, strong communication skills, and experience leading cross-functional teams.