Hi, We're Formation Bio!

About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

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Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions that leverage AI and LLM technologies in the strategic drug development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and domain experts, to discover, build, and iterate on innovative features and products.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our software systems.
• Rapidly develop and iterate on proofs-of-concept to test new ideas and hypotheses to efficiently validate and evolve our software solutions in alignment with strategic objectives in drug development.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in AI, LLMs, and software development to continually enhance our product offerings.
• Act as an internal evangelist for use of AI and LLMs, providing expert guidance and insights to other teams within the organization.

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About You

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly-changing environments, with a proven track record of contributing significantly to the successful launch and scaling of new and innovative products, especially in a 0-1 setting.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage and work along stakeholders from diverse disciplines and varying levels of technical expertise. Ideally, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for all audiences.
• Experience with AI technologies, particularly in LLMs and machine learning.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and the full end-to-end process of modern software deployment (e.g., containerization, CI/CD).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus, but not required

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This role can be based out of our New York City office, or remote in the United States. 

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $175,000 - $230,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

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Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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The Director (program lead) of Biostatistics will report to the Senior Director of Biostatistics and serve as an important leader at Formation Bio. The Director of Biostatistics will lead all biostatistics activities for a program, driving the application of innovative quantitative approaches to the design and analysis of clinical trials and clinical development programs. In addition, the Director of Biostatistics will collaborate with Biometrics leadership and the technology team, supporting the development and implementation of tools for clinical trial design and simulation.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead the statistical strategy and technical activities for the development of an important program at Formation Bio. Drive all statistical activities related to study design, study delivery, data interpretation, and regulatory submissions for the program.
• Develop study designs that will advance a molecule’s clinical development plan, lead to regulatory approval, and support patient access.
• Drive the quantitative evaluation of study design options, clinical development options, and go/no-go criteria through simulation studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development of regulatory documents and attend regulatory meetings.
• Lead all aspects of statistical reporting for the program and ensure compliance with data submission guidelines, including review and/or authoring of protocols, statistical analysis plans, topline study results, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Oversee CRO/Vendor activities to ensure GCP compliance, ensure all work is carried out in strict accordance with the relevant protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and in compliance with Good Clinical Practices.
• Collaborate with Biometrics leadership and the technology team, supporting the development and implementation of tools for clinical trial design and simulation.

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About You

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• M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry

+ At least 8 years’ relevant experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry for candidates holding an M.S. or 6 years’ relevant experience for candidates holding a Ph.D.

• Deep understanding of the statistical designs and methods for early and/or late phase development programs.
• A passion for quantitative decision making with experience evaluating clinical trial designs and clinical development decision criteria via simulation.
• Expertise in either frequentist or Bayesian approaches to study design and decision making.
• Ability to effectively communicate the results of complex statistical analyses and simulations to cross functional colleagues.
• Solid understanding of ICH guidelines and their implications for study design and data analysis.
• Study/program execution experience:

+ Extensive experience leading the statistical execution of multiple clinical trials as either a program lead or indication lead. Detailed understanding of protocol development, SAP development, SDTM/ADaM and TFL development, and clinical study reporting is required.

• Regulatory experience:

+ Deep understanding of biostatistics regulatory requirements and guidelines. Significant prior experience interacting with health authority agencies such as FDA and EMA. Prior experience contributing to an NDA/BLA is required.

• Experience utilizing statistical software for design and analysis of clinical trials (e.g., SAS, R, EAST, FACTS)
• Proficient R programming skills are required. Expert R programming skills are preferred.

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $228,000 - $285,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer supporting Product Engineering, you will play an important role in shaping the future of drug development at Formation Bio. This position involves enabling the organization to ship more reliable products faster, without toil or roadblocks, to enable our business and accelerate the drug development process. 

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In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and domain experts in the drug development field to design, build, and implement software

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infrastructure solutions to provide a stable foundation for our drug development platform. You will develop high-quality infrastructure software, design and implement standard architecture patterns, and help drive the strategic direction of our projects. You will lead change and promote SRE culture throughout the company. 

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This position is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement, stable and secure platforms, and SRE culture. Your expertise in software development, automation, diagnostics, and observability will be instrumental in driving Formation Bio’s mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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Responsibilities

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• Consult with Product Engineers on the development and deployment of secure, observable, reliable software. Design new solutions to fill gaps, and see them through from concept to implementation.
• Research, develop and maintain infrastructure services including load balancers, databases, secrets management. You will maintain IaaS cloud resources as well as hosted solutions in a range of operating environments including development, staging, and production.
• Author, review, maintain and optimize Terraform code, container images, CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure, shared services, and products.
• Write, review, and provide feedback on requirements and design documents as well as operating and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring for engineers on infrastructure and SRE fundamentals throughout the organization.
• Participate in a support rotation during business hours.

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About You

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, Systems Administrator, Infrastructure or DevOps Engineer, or similar relevant experience focusing on infrastructure management and automation.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage and work along stakeholders from diverse disciplines and varying levels of technical expertise.
• Experience managing or coordinating technical projects, including resource budgeting, estimates, tracking, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS (including ECS/Fargate, ALB, Lambda, RDS) and the full end-to-end process of modern software development in a containerized environment.
• Experience managing multiple shared COTS and FOSS software applications in a multi-tenant environment.
• Experience with Bash, CircleCI, Docker, HashiCorp Vault, Python, and networking (virtual or physical).
• Experience with performing advanced diagnostics and root cause analyses. Digital forensics is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in a regulated industry (especially pharmaceuticals or biotech) is a plus, but not required.

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $175,000 - $230,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently. 

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About the Position

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As a Senior Data Engineer you will be a major contributor to the tech future for Formation Bio as we expand into an AI enabled world.  You would be responsible for contributing to our fundamental Data Infrastructure by building data pipelines, integrations, and tools that are used by in-house experts, leveraging traditional automation, cutting edge LLM integrations, and everything in between. 

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In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and domain experts in the drug development field to design, build, and implement systems that will significantly enhance the capacity of teams to make strategic and operational drug development decisions swiftly and effectively. 

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This position is ideal for the delivery-focused engineer who is passionate about leveraging technology for meaningful and impactful applications. Your expertise in software development will be instrumental in driving Formation Bio’s mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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Responsibilities

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and domain experts, to discover, build, and iterate on innovative features and products.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our data platform and pipelines.
• Rapidly develop and iterate on proofs-of-concept to test new ideas and hypotheses to efficiently validate and evolve our software solutions in alignment with strategic objectives in drug development.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in data engineering, and software development to continually enhance our product offerings.
• Act as an internal evangelist for use of data and best practices with the organization, providing expert guidance and insights to other teams within the organization.

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About You

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering in Python, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly-changing environments, with a proven track record of contributing significantly to the successful launch and scaling of new and innovative products, especially in a 0-1 setting.
• Deep understanding of complex data, data curation and data quality, such as traceability, security, performance latency and correctness across supply and demand processes.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage and work along stakeholders from diverse disciplines and varying levels of technical expertise. Ideally, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for all audiences.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using modern tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation and the full end-to-end process of modern software deployment (e.g., containerization, CI/CD).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with AI technologies, particularly in LLMs and machine learning is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with vector storage is a plus but not required.

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $175,000 - $230,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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As a Senior Software Engineer you will be a major contributor to the tech future for FormationBio. This position will involve interacting with a wide variety of code, tools, and stakeholders. As we expand into an AI enabled world, we are ensuring our fundamentals are excellent, and this role will help bolster that effort. You will build tools that are used by our in-house experts, leveraging traditional automation, cutting edge LLM integrations, and everything in between. You will be an integral voice in project development and execution, leading the creation of innovative and solid software to accelerate the drug development process.

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In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and domain experts in the drug development field to design, build, and implement systems that will significantly enhance the capacity of teams to make strategic and operational drug development decisions swiftly and effectively. You’ll not only develop high-quality software but also help drive the strategic direction of our projects.

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This position is ideal for the delivery-focused engineer who is passionate about leveraging technology for meaningful and impactful applications. Your expertise in software development will be instrumental in driving FormationBio’s mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions aiding in the strategic drug development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and domain experts, to discover, build, and iterate on products and tools to empower our users.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our software systems in a cloud-based user-focused environment.
• Rapidly develop and iterate on product deliverables in alignment with strategic objectives in drug development.
• Work with the team to understand emerging trends and advancements in AI, LLMs, and software development to ensure we are implementing the best options for us.

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About You

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly-changing environments, with a proven track record of contributing significantly to the successful launch and scaling of new and innovative products, especially in a 0-1 setting.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage and work alongside stakeholders from diverse disciplines and varying levels of technical expertise. Ideally, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for all audiences.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and the full end-to-end process of modern software deployment (e.g., containerization, CI/CD).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with AI technologies is a plus, but not required.

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $200,000 - $260,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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As Director of Special Projects you will report to our Co-Founder & CEO, Benjamine Liu, and work closely with our Leadership and key investors on overseeing projects that drive the company’s strategy and help fulfill our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently. This will be an entrepreneurial role and will provide the opportunity to have a rewarding, meaningful impact on Formation Bio’s long term success. Ideal candidates are strategic, proactive, entrepreneurial, highly organized, detail oriented, and able to navigate ambiguity.   

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Responsibilities

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• Lead strategic projects from conception through execution. This will include partnering with Formation Bio Leadership and external parties to design and manage long term projects
• Oversee internal project management including engaging appropriate stakeholders, defining project scopes, guiding the creation of materials and managing next steps
• Liaise with external partners to ensure that projects stay on track and all stakeholders are engaged over time
• Partner with finance and other key stakeholders to develop and manage budgets related to ongoing projects
• Partner with Legal team, outside counsel and others to develop and negotiate agreements to establish partnerships with individuals and other organizations
• Develop and track goals, success metrics, reporting  and value creation over time
• Develop materials for strategic conversations and engagements with pharmaceutical executives, investors, high profile leaders, etc. Utilize storytelling acumen and expertise in visual communication to convey complex scientific and business concepts effectively
• Identify and engage potential partners and key external stakeholders to drive project success
• Leverage AI to optimize project workflows and outcomes
• Domestic and global travel required

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About You

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• A degree in business, life sciences or biotechnology is required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in biotechnology, life sciences, fund management, business development or a closely related field required
• Experience in forming and managing complex partnerships
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive strategic initiatives
• Understanding of AI and a curiosity about how AI will impact the pharma industry
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across diverse teams
• Advanced ability creating decks to correspond meeting

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $204,000 - $260,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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Formation Bio, a tech-driven pharmaceutical company revolutionizing drug development through innovative technology and efficient processes, is seeking VP of Commercial Strategy & New Product Planning. At Formation Bio we license clinical stage assets to develop to the next inflection point and then externally partner the asset for completion of the development and commercialization process. A key success factor in this model is the ability to develop an “acquisition ready” data set that will include the most relevant data that a potential acquirer would require to assess the value of the asset.  A critical part of this is a strategic commercial assessment of the asset. This role will be instrumental in shaping the commercial vision and strategy for each of the assets in our portfolio.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead development of commercial strategies for Formation Bio's pipeline assets
• Conduct market assessments, competitive landscape analyses, and product positioning studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
• Analyze key market trends, unmet medical needs, and potential disruptors in relevant therapeutic areas
• Contribute to overall portfolio strategy, prioritization, and lifecycle management
• Generate program assumptions, market sizing, and revenue forecasts for pipeline assets
• Provide strategic input on asset development and portfolio prioritization decisions
• Evaluate in-licensing, out-licensing, and partnering opportunities from a commercial perspective
• Lead commercial due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions or partnerships
• Develop value proposition narratives and supporting materials for BD activities
• Design and oversee primary and secondary market research initiatives
• Analyze market dynamics, patient journeys, treatment paradigms, and payer landscapes
• Engage with key opinion leaders, advisory boards, payers, and patient advocacy groups to gather insights
• Work closely with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs teams to align commercial strategy with clinical, scientific, and regulatory approaches
• Identify key clinical evidence necessary to maximize asset value
• Leverage Formation Bio's tech platforms to inform commercial strategies with real-time clinical trial data and patient insights
• Identify opportunities to use data analytics and AI to enhance commercial planning
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations to senior leadership and board members
• Provide strategic recommendations to inform C-suite decision-making on asset development, portfolio management, and company direction
• Articulate the commercial vision and value proposition of Formation Bio's innovative approach to drug development

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About you

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• Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences preferred)
• 10 - 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with a strong background in new product planning and commercial strategy,
• Experience as a member of the sales organization or having led the launch and management of a new drug or new indication of an existing drug.
• Deep understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, and regulatory pathways
• Proven track record in developing commercial strategies for clinical-stage assets
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $320,00 - $400,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

​

#LI-hybrid

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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As a Lead Product Manager, you will help execute on our tech strategy through 0-to-1 product conceptualization, rigorous research and experimentation, and iterative development of new products. You will interview, shadow, and collaborate with colleagues throughout the company, including our Medical/R&D, Biometrics, Clinical Program Management, and Clinical Operations teams to help identify solutions to their unique challenges. There won’t be established precedents for much of what you work on, but you will see that as an opportunity to innovate!

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Product Management at Formation Bio is very solutions-oriented and entrepreneurial. While building in-house products is a core competency, it is by no means a boundary–you should expect to influence process, help develop non-technical solutions, and know when it’s appropriate to license 3rd party software to solve problems.

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About You

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• You’ve got 5+ years of product management experience, including building new and/or experimental products
• You are a quick learner with a deep intellectual curiosity
• Your interests and passions aren’t limited to the products you build: you’re just as interested in the adjacent processes, the people and teams involved, and accomplishing the company’s objectives
• You are following the rapid evolution of LLMs and other AI solutions and have thoughts and opinions on how this will impact the future of product development
• You thrive working with uncertainty and ambiguity–you know how to test hypotheses quickly, drive prioritization, and execute on action plans that solve problems from top-level strategic goals down to in-the-weeds operational details
• You’re the type of PM who will roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to make your product and team successful
• You have a track record of leading high-performing teams and shipping successful products from genesis to launch and beyond
• You either have experience developing solutions for internal stakeholders or at least a strong desire to do so
• You have pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience or a deep interest in the space

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $190,000 - $240,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

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Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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The IT Engineer will work with the Technical Operations (TechOps) team to design, develop, and implement technical solutions to support business needs. They will perform routine maintenance and updates on IT infrastructure and systems, support software and hardware integration projects, and ensure compliance with IT policies and security standards. This role is crucial in maintaining the reliability, security, and efficiency of our IT systems, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals.

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Responsibilities

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• Perform routine maintenance and updates on IT infrastructure and systems
• Collaborate with other IT team members to implement new technologies
• Support software and hardware integration projects
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT systems and processes
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and security standards

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About You

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• 3+ years of IT experience
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with macOS and Windows endpoints
• Experience with corporate management systems like Jamf, Intune, Google Workspace, and Okta
• Proficiency in system administration, networking, and virtualization technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $83,000 - $105,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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This Executive Assistant role will primarily support our Chief Business Officer (CBO) and the broader Business Development Team . You will be responsible for planning meetings with external subject matter experts, pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, investors and a diverse set of strategic partners, globally. You’ll anticipate and resolve administrative and operational needs before they even arise, ensuring the CBO can focus on the most critical priorities.  You will become familiar with all key teams and leaders at Formation Bio to be able to coordinate seamlessly internally and externally. This position will expand over time to support multiple executives as our leadership team is growing.

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Responsibilities

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• Manage a range of administrative duties including coordinating multiple calendars, organizing external and internal meetings (virtual and in-person), and arranging extensive travel and accommodation
• Organize internal and external events, offsites, and conferences
• Work on ad hoc projects to support our Business Development efforts
• Improve internal processes and operations, including the exploration of how AI can make your work more efficient and scalable
• Be available “on-call” as needed (evenings and weekends for urgent matters)

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About You

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Key qualifications for this role include:

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• Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant discipline
• 4 years or more experience providing support to senior leadership, while navigating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; meaningful experience liaising with executive teams is required
• Extensive experience collaborating with external executive assistants
• Professional correspondence style for internal and external communications
• Well-organized, self-starter with a “can do” attitude who can juggle multiple tasks at once and take initiative to problem solve
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and discretion as you work across many teams and have access to confidential information
• Ability to work quickly and with a sense of urgency, without sacrificing quality
• Passion for our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $91,000 - $115,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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As a Senior Engineering Manager on our Product Engineering teams, you will be accountable for Engineering strategy, design, development, and implementation of one or more of our teams that are responsible for building innovative software products leveraging emerging technologies. 

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Engineering leaders at Formation Bio operate along three dimensions to support business outcomes:

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• Product

+ Partner with Product to align vision, strategy, and roadmap for your teams

+ Drive the execution of the roadmap by working closely with cross-functional teams

+ Ensure that products are built to be reliable and easy to maintain

+ Identify and mitigate technical risks and make sound decisions to ensure that the product is delivered on time and within budget

• People

+ Mentor, grow, and lead engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

+ Partner with senior leadership to evolve organizational structure

+ Attract, retain & grow top technical talent

• Process

+ Develop and implement best practices that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation within your teams

+ Optimize Engineering processes to achieve high levels of productivity and quality while reducing cycle time and technical debt for your squad and TrialSpark's data users.

+ Work with other teams such as Data Platform & Site Reliability Engineering to establish and improve the software development and deployment lifecycle

+ Partner with senior engineering leadership to align vision and strategy for the Engineering org

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The ideal candidate is passionate about developing quality products, enabling their team to be the best version of themselves, and committed to continuous improvement.

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About You

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• Minimum of 4 years of experience in leading & growing software engineering teams
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in building products in the software industry using modern technologies
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly-changing environments, with a proven track record of contributing significantly to the successful launch and scaling of new and innovative products, especially in a 0-1 setting
• Proven ability to coach and grow engineers at different levels
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage and work along stakeholders from diverse disciplines and varying levels of technical expertise. Ideally, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for all audiences
• Experience with AI technologies, particularly in LLMs and machine learning
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and the full end-to-end process of modern software deployment (e.g., containerization, CI/CD)
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus, but not required

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $211,000 - $260,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

​

#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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Formation Bio is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Science Directorto join our dynamic team. This critical role will report to the head of Biometrics and will be responsible for leading and developing our data science team and strategy, driving impactful data-driven initiatives, and leveraging data to advance our drug development processes. We aim to build integrated predictive modeling capabilities, including for toxicology and efficacy, to significantly improve drug development efficiency and increase the probability of success. 

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Responsibilities

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• Leadership and Team Development:

+ Build and lead a high-performing data science team.

+ Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

+ Define and implement the data science strategy in alignment with company objectives.

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• Strategic Data Utilization:

+ Develop and execute strategies to maximize the value of data.

+ Promote and integrate predictive analytics and advanced data science techniques into the drug development processes.

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• Technical Guidance and Innovation:

+ Provide deep technical expertise and mentorship to the data science team.

+ Ensure the adoption of cutting-edge analytical methods and technologies.

+ Drive the development and deployment of machine learning models and AI solutions in collaborations with internal tech teams.

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• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

+ Work closely with development and tech teams to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in data science.

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• Data Governance and Quality:

+ Ensure data quality, integrity, and security.

+ Establish best practices for data management and analytics.

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• Project Management:

+ Drive end-to-end data science projects, ensure timely delivery and high impact.

+ Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate complex data science concepts to non-technical audiences.

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About You

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• Education:

+ PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences or a related field.

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• Experience:

+ 8+ years of experience in data science or related disciplines within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug discovery and development.

+ Proven experience in leading and managing data science teams.

+ Strong track record of delivering impactful data science projects.

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• Technical Skills:

+ Drug Development Expertise: Excellent understanding of drug development processes, including preclinical and clinical stages, regulatory requirements, and the pharmaceutical industry's unique challenges and opportunities.

+ Programming Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and scalable code.

+ Machine Learning Expertise: Deep expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn, including experience in developing, training, and deploying machine learning models.

+ Big Data Technologies: Extensive experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark, including data processing, management, and analysis at scale.

+ Analytical and Statistical Skills: Strong analytical and statistical skills, including knowledge of advanced statistical methods, data analysis techniques, and quantitative modeling.

+ Data Management: Experience in data governance, data quality, data integrity, and data security best practices, ensuring robust data management processes.

+ Technical Leadership: Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding the team in adopting cutting-edge analytical methods and technologies.

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• Preferred Qualifications:

+ Proven experience in cultivating relationships and influencing across various functions to drive success.

+ Demonstrated success in driving technology transformation by collaborating with multiple stakeholders to align with business objectives and achieve positive outcomes

+ Possess a growth mindset and thrive in ambiguity

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $280,000 - $350,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the role

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As a Senior Software Engineer in our Applied AI Research squad, you will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our drug development pipeline. This role emphasizes applied research, focusing on developing practical AI solutions, including Machine Learning Models and Large Language Models (LLMs), to accelerate drug development. You will lead the design and implementation of these AI-driven systems, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, product managers, and domain experts. Your work will involve translating advanced AI research into real-world applications that directly impact our drug development processes. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about applying technology to create meaningful and impactful solutions in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions that build innovative AI tools and models in the strategic drug development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and domain experts, to discover, build, and iterate on innovative features and products.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our software systems.
• Rapidly develop and iterate on proofs-of-concept to test new ideas and hypotheses to efficiently validate and evolve our software solutions in alignment with strategic objectives in drug development.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in AI, LLMs, and software development to continually enhance our product offerings.
• Act as an internal evangelist for use of AI and LLMs, providing expert guidance and insights to other teams within the organization.

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About You

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• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or Machine Learning or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly-changing environments, with a proven track record of contributing significantly to the successful launch and scaling of new and innovative products, especially in a 0-1 setting.
• Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn,Langchain, llamaindex, RAGAs).
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage and work along stakeholders from diverse disciplines and varying levels of technical expertise. Ideally, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for all audiences.
• Hands on experience with AI technologies, particularly in LLMs and machine learning.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and the full end-to-end process of modern software deployment (e.g., containerization, CI/CD).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus, but not required

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $200,000 - $260,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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As a Lead Recruiter at Formation Bio, you will be at the forefront of attracting and securing top tech talent for our engineering and product teams. Your role will involve developing and executing comprehensive tech recruiting strategies to meet our ambitious hiring goals. You will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for mission-critical positions, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process.

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Collaboration with internal stakeholders is key to refining and improving our recruitment strategies. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, prioritize roles, and develop innovative solutions for hiring challenges. Additionally, you will act as a strategic partner, advising on market trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in tech recruiting.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage your own requisition load, including sourcing, screening, and making offers to candidates.
• Meet internal stakeholders to discuss headcount, new requisitions, and hiring strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for hiring needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to prioritize roles and work together to achieve hiring targets.
• Act as a thought leader on tech talent, identifying and participating in events, partnerships, and other initiatives to discover new candidate channels.
• Support and drive talent process improvements, leveraging data to enhance recruitment strategies.
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to attract top tech talent.
• Stay at the forefront of AI and tech advancements to ensure we attract the best talent in the industry.
• Organize and participate in tech career fairs and other industry events to connect with potential candidates.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and report on recruitment effectiveness.

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Qualifications

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• At least 5 years of experience in tech recruiting, with a focus on in-house recruitment for tech-based startups, preferably those specializing in AI.
• Experience filling roles at all levels, from senior engineers to management.
• Experience being a true business partner advising directors, VPs, and CTOs.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering recruiting projects that elevated the overall hiring process. .
• Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates.
• A data-oriented approach to recruitment, with the ability to analyze and leverage data to improve talent processes.
• Passion for staying at the forefront of AI and technology, continuously seeking innovative methods to attract top talent.
• Ability to multi-task and operate with little direction while remaining an active team member.

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $155,000 - $185,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

​

#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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The Director will identify drug assets for Formation Bio to in-license or acquire in, and lead the research and evaluation of those specific opportunities. This position is critically important to building the company and this team will help to set the pace of growth for the organization.  

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Responsibilities

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• In coordination with the executive leadership of Formation Bio, lead the assessment of science, clinical development plans, regulatory outlook, commercial opportunities, intellectual property, competitive landscape and valuation analysis to help determine the overall attractiveness of potential investment and asset licensing opportunities
• Conduct due diligence calls with physicians, scientists, and other subject matter experts (consultants) and build therapeutic market and financial models to support investment recommendations
• Prepare and present investment materials and supporting documentation associated with potential investments
• Attend scientific, business development and broker conferences to identify investment and asset licensing opportunities
• Lead idea generation and develop thematic investment strategies to identify areas where Formation Bio can unlock additional value using our clinical development engine
• Assist in operations and other ad hoc tasks to support portfolio management
• Mentor junior team members

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About You

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• Either an MBA or graduate degree in biological sciences
• 4+ years non-academic work experience in analyzing biotech companies – ideally in business development roles at pharmaceutical companies or on the buy-side at a venture capital or private investment firm
• Experience with licensing transactions, term sheet negotiations, and partnerships across the biopharma industry
• Proficiency with financial statement analysis, accounting and financial modeling
• Experience working with various databases, libraries and other data sources to assist in researching companies, clinical trials, competitive positioning, commercial opportunities and other areas of interest is preferred
• Strong track record in sourcing, negotiating and closing transactions, with a high degree of diplomacy and empathic awareness
• Advanced ability creating decks to correspond meeting

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $195,00 - $250,000.

​

On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

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Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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As a Senior Strategic Finance Associate at Formation Bio, you will drive significant financial modeling and forecasting projects, along with ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decision making. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to help the CFO and Leadership team gain essential insights into our business. As a strategic and analytical member of the Finance team, you have a passion for continuous improvement and can execute seamlessly in a fluid, fast-paced startup environment.

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Responsibilities

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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

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• Own and maintain financial models to understand how actuals compare to rolling forecasts
• Support annual corporate budgeting and program budgeting process
• Partner with the accounting team on monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and the finance close process
• Collaborate with key stakeholders cross-functionally to implement the FP&A system and continuously improve financial processes

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Strategic Finance:

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• Manage the corporate long-range financial model, incorporating near-term financial projections from FP&A workstreams and developing scenarios for the long-range plan to support Leadership in their strategic decision making
• Build and manage financial models for drug programs and their investment return profiles (rNPV, MOIC, and IRR)
• Support Leadership and BD team in evaluating business development and in-licensing of drug asset opportunities
• Collaborate with the Tech team to develop a value creation framework and ROI analysis, supporting project prioritization with quantitative rigor
• Assist in fundraising efforts and help craft a compelling financial and valuation story for the company
• Lead ad-hoc strategic initiatives driven by the CFO and Leadership

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About You

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• Exceptional financial modeler with robust corporate finance knowledge
• Ability to translate qualitative narratives into quantitative financial models with limited guidance
• Current analyst or graduate of a 2-year investment banking analyst program, or with similarly rigorous experience in consulting or professional services
• Experience in strategic or corporate finance roles is a plus
• Experience in a startup environment and/or drug development industry is a plus
• Excited about being part of an organization that prioritizes up-leveling corporate finance functionality through system implementation and continued process improvement
• Passionate about working at an organization that takes AI seriously and seeks to integrate it across all functions, including finance
• Scrappy, a fast learner, and not intimidated to roll up your sleeves to get things done

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $124,000 - $150,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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About Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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The Business Operations & Strategy Team at Formation Bio is responsible for helping to run, measure and change the business.

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Run the Business | The day to day work Business Operations & Strategy completes to a) connect our strategy to the daily execution b) keep the business running smoothly. Specifically: 

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• Own bi-annual planning & OKR processes
• Help create and refine our company wide and portfolio operating cadence so that we are planning, executing and communicating results and what we’ve learned on a defined schedule
• Rebuild and lead the Development Vendor Management function

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Measure the Business | The KPIs and milestones monitored to ensure processes are in control, improvements are identified and progress is measured. Specifically: 

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• Refine, measure and elevate KPIs that give Formation insights into company wide and functional execution from a cost / budget, quality and velocity perspective.
• Support functional teams in developing and implementing Monthly / Quarterly Business Reviews that enable better execution.
• Collaborate with Data Platform (Engineering), Biometrics, & the Data Governance Committee to ensure development functions have appropriate access to core business data and can act on the data provided

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Change the Business | The strategic projects Business Operations & Strategy conceives and executes to change the trajectory of Formations business. Specifically: 

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• Lead scalability and efficiency initiatives for the Development Team ensuring we are set up for future growth with a model that allows our company to achieve large pharma scale via technology
• Streamline Development operational processes from new asset diligence to asset sale so that it is measurably more efficient than ever before

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Responsibilities

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As the leader of the Business Operations & Strategy Team you will:

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• Lead the Business Operations & Strategy team inclusive of Operations Strategy & Analytics and Development Vendor Management.
• Collaborate with the Extended Leadership Team (XLT) to identify, implement and measure the impact of corporate and functional strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with various internal teams including, but not limited to: Finance, Technology, Data teams, People & Talent to drive functional and cross functional 0 to 1 and optimization initiatives.
• Lead bi-annual planning and the implementation and execution of supporting rituals including functional business reviews.
• Take on ambiguous challenges, apply the appropriate structure and deliver results.

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About You

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• You're intrigued by the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Operational Excellence. You have ideas about how to leverage this technology to scale teams and individuals non-linearly.
• You've led BizOps teams at high-growth companies and understand what excellence looks like as a company scales beyond Series C.
• You're ready to, or have already led, bi-annual strategic planning and goal setting, engaging leaders and their teams across the organization.
• You're self-aware, understanding your strengths and how to improve your areas of growth.
• You have the capacity to switch between high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution, using your judgment to determine the appropriate approach. You can explain to our executive leadership team why a set of strategic initiatives is crucial, and can delve into the details to execute those strategic initiatives independently or with business partners.
• You're fearless. Leading teams, especially this one, at this stage in our evolution requires courage.
• You have experience leading high-profile cross-functional projects and excellent Project Management skills.
• You have 10+ years of experience in the biopharma industry or a similarly regulated space.
• Your technical SQL experience will allow you to support and coach an analytically focused team (ie. data modeling, building dashboards, general analysis)

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $212,000 - $270,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

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You can read more at the following links:

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• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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About the Position

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Formation Bio is seeking a leader to head up the Early Development function (pharmacology, toxicology and clinical pharmacology) with significant drug development experience to join our vision of re-imaging drug development.  Our approach to drug development is to license clinical stage assets - usually phase 2 ready and beyond - and develop them with a goal of commercialization.  This is a new position that will increase our experience and expertise to enable our licensing and development efforts as well as build and lead the Early Development team.  As a key member of the Development Leadership Team they will provide significant contributions to the company’s effort to harness the promise of AI into revolutionizing all aspects of the drug development process.  They will use their non-clinical  and translational science development experience to drive our mission of bringing medicines to patients faster and more efficiently.

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This is a foundational leadership role for the company and reports to the Chief Development Officer.

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Responsibilities

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• Drive non-clinical/early development strategy across all therapeutic areas, focusing on clinical stage development through registration
• Build and provide strategic leadership for the Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Clinical Pharmacology teams within the Development organization
• Support the business development team in the diligence process for new assets, providing critical non-clinical and translational science expertise
• Oversee design and execution of early development  studies, leveraging Formation Bio's tech-enabled platform to optimize efficiency where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, CMC and Business Development
• Ensure Early Development  activities are compliant with all relevant regulations (e.g., GLP, GCP, FDA, EMA guidelines)
• Manage resource allocation and budget for non-clinical development activities
• Represent Formation Bio's Early development capabilities to external partners, regulatory agencies, and at scientific conferences
• Foster a culture of innovation, open communication, and continuous improvement within the non-clinical development organization
• Contribute to the creation and protection of intellectual property related to non-clinical development
• Synthesize and communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to various stakeholders, both internally and externally

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About You

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• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Pharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical toxicology or translational medicine ) with at least 10 - 15 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record of successfully leading non-clinical and translational development efforts in clinical-stage drug development,
• Extensive experience in supporting business development activities, including due diligence for in-licensing opportunities
• Deep understanding of drug development processes through registration
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines for non-clinical development across multiple therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing scientific teams within a Development organization
• Experience in managing CROs and external collaborations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance scientific rigor, business needs, and operational efficiency
• Proven ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in leveraging innovative technologies and approaches to enhance non-clinical development processes
• Track record of contributing to successful NDA submissions
• Strong publication record and scientific reputation in the field of non-clinical drug development
• Embraces open conversations and challenges to status quo thinking
• Innovative mindset and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to transform drug development

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $350,000 - $400,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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Formation Bio is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacology to join our Development team. In this role, you will lead our clinical pharmacology efforts, supporting late-stage drug development and contributing to business development activities. You will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently through our innovative, tech-enabled drug development platform.

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The role reports to the VP of Translational Medicine and you will be a key member of the Formation Bio Development team.

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Responsibilities

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• Develop clinical pharmacology strategy consistent with the target product profile, program goals and regulatory strategy
• In collaboration with the Clinical Development team, define biopharmaceutics and clinical pharmacology studies needed to support NDA and drug label
• Lead clinical pharmacology activities   in supporting late-stage drug development programs across multiple therapeutic areas
• Design and oversee the execution of clinical pharmacology studies to support clinical development and regulatory submissions
• Determine scope, design, plan and analyze Phase 1-IV PK and PD studies, including development of appropriate population PK models.
• Contribute clinical pharmacology expertise to due diligence efforts for potential in-licensing opportunities
• Serve as the primary Clin Pharm lead and effectively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure integration of modern clinical pharmacology principles into project plan and study design
• integrated development strategies
• Provide scientific leadership in interactions with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Develop and implement innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical pharmacology studies
• Manage resources, timelines, and budget for clinical pharmacology activities
• Mentor and develop the clinical pharmacology team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and innovation
• Represent Formation Bio's clinical pharmacology capabilities at scientific conferences and partner meetings
• Prepare Clinical Pharmacology Section of regulatory documents, including INDs, NDAs, and briefing documents

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About You

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• PhD or PharmD in Clinical Pharmacology or a related field with at least 15 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, and a minimum of 10 years in a supervisory role in conduct and/or oversight of clinical pharmacology
• Proven track record in leading clinical pharmacology efforts in late-stage drug development
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical pharmacology studies in support of clinical development
• Competent in the use of PK and PK/PD modeling software tools
• Experience in due diligence activities for in-licensing opportunities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Innovative mindset and enthusiasm for leveraging technology in drug development

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $250,000 - $325,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

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If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

​

About Formation Bio

​

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

​

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

​

You can read more at the following links:

​

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

​

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

​

About the Position

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As a Senior Recruiter at Formation Bio, you will be crucial in attracting and securing top talent for our Development Organization (R&D) and other business units. You will focus on various positions within these areas (IC to executive), leveraging your deep understanding of the drug development industry and its key players. Partnering with our hiring managers, you will develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies to meet our ambitious hiring goals, ensuring we have the best minds driving our innovative approach to drug development.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Manage mid-level to executive-level requisitions within the Development Organization and other business units, including sourcing, screening, and making offers to candidates.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and executives to understand their needs, prioritize roles, and develop innovative solutions for hiring challenges in the drug development space.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill senior positions in Development and other business units across the organization
• Leverage your extensive network and industry knowledge to identify and attract top talent from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive intelligence, and market dynamics in the drug development sector to inform recruitment strategies.
• Act as a thought leader on talent acquisition in the pharma and biotech industries, participating in relevant events and initiatives to expand our candidate pipeline.
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to enhance our employer brand within the drug development community.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs specific to R&D and other business unit hiring, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on recruitment effectiveness.
• Advise leadership on talent market trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in pharma and biotech recruiting.
• Organize and participate in industry-specific career fairs and events to connect with potential candidates in the drug development field.

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Qualifications:

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• At least 5 years of experience in pharma/biotech recruiting, with a focus on R&D and other business functions for innovative drug development companies. In-house recruiting experience is required. Agency experience is a plus but not necessary.
• Proven track record of successfully filling various level positions (IC to Executive) within Development Organizations and other business units
• Deep understanding of the drug development industry, including comprehensive knowledge of key players, executives, companies, and recent acquisitions. You should be able to discuss industry dynamics and major moves like the back of your hand.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage industry knowledge to identify and attract top talent from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
• Experience being a true business partner, advising directors, VPs, and C-level executives on talent acquisition strategies and industry talent trends.
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to improve and elevate the overall hiring process for Development and other business unit roles.
• Expertise in non-standard recruiting methods tailored to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including innovative sourcing techniques and relationship-building strategies.
• Interested & macro optimist around AI & Drug Development
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both hiring managers and high-level candidates in the drug development space.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment, with the ability to analyze industry-specific metrics to enhance talent acquisition processes.
• Passion for staying at the forefront of drug development advancements, industry mergers and acquisitions, and their impact on talent needs.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures and stakeholder relationships in both agency and in-house recruiting environments.
• Excellent networking skills with a track record of building and maintaining relationships with industry executives and key decision-makers.
• Ability to work independently while remaining an active team member in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and articulate the strategic goals of various business units within a pharma/biotech organization.

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We offer competitive compensation because we want to hire the best people and reward them for their contributions to our mission. We pay all employees competitively relative to the New York City market, regardless of their location. In compliance with NYC’s pay transparency law and in pursuit of pay equity and fairness, we publish salary ranges for all open roles at Formation Bio. The target salary range for this role is $130,000 - $165,000.

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On top of base salary, we also offer equity, generous perks, location flexibility, and comprehensive benefits – learn more about them and our compensation philosophy here.

​

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

​

#LI-hybrid

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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