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      Fellow Interview

      Aug 6, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Flagship Pioneering

      Interview

      First video call, then a series of two current Flagship Venture members where prompts are shared ahead of time, and then another call where prompt is not shared ahead of time.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Starts with an observation and the task is to think about how to use that observation in a biotech standpoint (health, agra, ...)
      Answer question
      2

      Other Fellow Interview Reviews for Flagship Pioneering

      Fellow Interview

      May 2, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Cambridge, MA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Flagship Pioneering (Cambridge, MA)

      Interview

      Multi-step process: one test of data literacy (interpret these charts, multiple choice), one coding challenge with recoded video explaining solution (probably a LC easy). 2 interviews back-to-back with principals (personality fit convo, pretty casual and friendly). 2 interviews of collaborative ideation (one with a surprise topic, second with a take-home topic to brainstorm on for a few days beforehand). Overall, very involved, a lot of steps for a 3-month position (I think the total application time was longer than 3 months start to finish), but I understand that fellowships are often like a 3-month interview for a permanent position, so it makes sense. Be yourself, and be patient.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Can you be available 5 days per week in-person?
      1 Answer
      1

      Fellow Interview

      Mar 14, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Boston, MA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Flagship Pioneering (Boston, MA)

      Interview

      Was great and smooth - 3/4 rounds, technical and more general ones. technical had an exploration exercise. Talked to Associates and Principals, who also were fellows in the past. First round was more to understand my background and research.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      When is your availability for full-time position?
      Answer question
      1

      Flagship Pioneering interviews FAQs

      • Fellow applicants have rated the interview process at Flagship Pioneering with 3.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 47.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Fellow roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Flagship Pioneering overall takes an average of 30 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Flagship Pioneering as a Fellow according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  19%

        Phone interview:  19%

        Other:  19%

        Personality test:  13%

        Skills test:  13%

        Presentation:  6%

        Background check:  6%

        IQ intelligence test:  6%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Senior Research Associate(8) ;
        2. Fellow(7) ;
        3. Associate(6) ;
        4. Senior Scientist(5) ;
        5. Associate Scientist(4) ;
        6. Research Scientist(4) ;
        7. Scientist(4) ;
        8. Research Associate(3) ;
        9. Associate Director(2) ;
        10. Associate Scientist I(2) ;
        11. Data Scientist(2) ;
        12. Scientist I(2) ;
        13. Senior Director(2) ;
        14. VP(2) ;
        15. Venture Associate(2) .


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    • Jobs at Flagship Pioneering

      15 jobs in United States
      Director/Senior Director, Organizational Development
      Cambridge, MA
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      $172K - $281K /yr
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      VP/SVP Total Rewards & People Operations
      Boston, MA
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      $300K - $400K /yr
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      VP/SVP Total Rewards & People Operations
      Cambridge, MA
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      $300K - $400K /yr
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      Lead, Enterprise Applications & Services Management
      Cambridge, MA
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      $128K - $176K /yr
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      Senior Analyst/Manager, Strategic Business Operations & Analytics
      Cambridge, MA
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      $88K - $148K /yr
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