Flagship Pioneering Case Study

Building AI and Machine Learning Teams for Biotechnology Innovation at Flagship Pioneering

Find out how Trinnovo Group’s integrated AI and DeepTech department, DeepRec.ai, partnered with Flagship Pioneering to deliver specialist AI and machine learning talent across its pioneering biotechnology portfolio.

Industry: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Hires Made to Date: 3

Results

Hires Made

.6:1

CV to Interview Ratio

Female Candidates Shortlisted

Portfolio Companies Supported

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology venture creation firm that invents platforms and builds companies designed to transform human health and sustainability. Since its inception, the organisation has founded more than 100 first-in-category bioplatform companies, creating breakthrough technologies across therapeutics, agriculture, nutrition, and climate science.

As artificial intelligence became increasingly integral to biotechnology research and drug discovery, Flagship Pioneering required specialist machine learning talent capable of combining deep technical expertise with scientific innovation.

Proof of Delivery

Roles Placed

✓ Senior Scientist x2

✓ Machine Learning Scientist

Overview: Building AI Capability Across Biotech Innovation

Flagship Pioneering engaged DeepRec.ai to support the hiring of specialist scientific talent across its biotechnology portfolio.

The immediate requirement was to appoint two Senior Scientists and one Machine Learning Scientist capable of advancing AI-driven research within highly innovative life sciences environments.

Alongside technical excellence, diversity was a key objective. Flagship requested a diverse shortlist of candidates while maintaining exceptionally high standards across scientific expertise, machine learning capability, and cultural fit.

Leveraging DeepRec.ai’s specialist network across artificial intelligence and life sciences, Hayley Killengrey delivered a targeted search that successfully identified highly qualified professionals from across the US.

All three positions were successfully filled, with each successful candidate relocating to join the organisation.

Hear from Flagship Pioneering:

“

Working with Hayley has been great. She has been responsive and proactive, integrating with multiple systems we have. She’s introduced us to some excellent team members in the Machine Learning space. Her ability to find quality candidates and encourage us throughout the process has made a real difference. I appreciate her dedication and support in our hiring efforts.

Mary Jacobs

Director, Talent Acquisition, Flagship Pioneering

The Partnership

DeepRec.ai partnered closely with Flagship Pioneering’s talent acquisition team to understand the unique blend of scientific expertise and machine learning capability required across its growing portfolio.

The engagement was led by Hayley Killengrey, who worked as an extension of the internal recruitment team, maintaining regular communication, integrating with Flagship’s recruitment processes, and providing a proactive, consultative hiring experience throughout the search.

Recognising the importance of building diverse teams, DeepRec.ai produced a shortlist that included four highly qualified female candidates, while maintaining an exceptional level of technical quality.

The engagement resulted in three successful hires, comprising two Senior Scientists and one Machine Learning Scientist, all of whom relocated from across the United States to join the organisation.

Following the success of these appointments, DeepRec.ai has continued supporting hiring across multiple companies within the Flagship Pioneering portfolio.

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