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Formation Bio . Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company focused on accelerating drug development and clinical trials through AI and advanced analytics. 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. Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., builds platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. The company partners, acquires, or licenses drugs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, 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 drive our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry and accelerate patient access to new treatments. The Position
As a Senior Data Scientist at Formation Bio, you will lead initiatives at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and drug development. You will develop models for patient selection and AI-powered solutions for clinical trial optimization, translating complex biological data into actionable insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities
Lead and execute complex data science projects that advance our drug development portfolio Develop models for therapeutic hypothesis evaluation, including patient stratification and biomarker identification Design and create AI models for modernizing clinical trial evaluations, including surrogate endpoints Aid in the development and training of AI agents to automate and optimize biomedical workflows Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, technical, and research teams Present complex analytical findings to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership About You
Required Qualifications
PhD in computational sciences or life sciences 3+ years of post-academic experience in life sciences (biotech, pharma, consulting) Strong programming skills, particularly in Python Extensive experience in multi-modal bioinformatics analysis Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud computing environments, including tabular and/or graph databases Strong background in machine learning and deep learning for biology Experience with large language models (LLM) Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on production systems Strong communication skills with ability to present findings to senior stakeholders Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in New York City and Boston metro areas, with additional growth in the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area. Please only apply if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate. Compensation
The target salary range for this role is:
$170,000 - $215,000 . Salary ranges are informed by factors including geographic location and include base salary only. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, hybrid flexibility, and more. If this range doesn’t match your expectations, we may have other opportunities. 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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Join to apply for the
Senior Data Scientist
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Formation Bio . Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company focused on accelerating drug development and clinical trials through AI and advanced analytics. 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. Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., builds platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. The company partners, acquires, or licenses drugs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, 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 drive our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry and accelerate patient access to new treatments. The Position
As a Senior Data Scientist at Formation Bio, you will lead initiatives at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and drug development. You will develop models for patient selection and AI-powered solutions for clinical trial optimization, translating complex biological data into actionable insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities
Lead and execute complex data science projects that advance our drug development portfolio Develop models for therapeutic hypothesis evaluation, including patient stratification and biomarker identification Design and create AI models for modernizing clinical trial evaluations, including surrogate endpoints Aid in the development and training of AI agents to automate and optimize biomedical workflows Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, technical, and research teams Present complex analytical findings to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership About You
Required Qualifications
PhD in computational sciences or life sciences 3+ years of post-academic experience in life sciences (biotech, pharma, consulting) Strong programming skills, particularly in Python Extensive experience in multi-modal bioinformatics analysis Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud computing environments, including tabular and/or graph databases Strong background in machine learning and deep learning for biology Experience with large language models (LLM) Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on production systems Strong communication skills with ability to present findings to senior stakeholders Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in New York City and Boston metro areas, with additional growth in the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area. Please only apply if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate. Compensation
The target salary range for this role is:
$170,000 - $215,000 . Salary ranges are informed by factors including geographic location and include base salary only. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, hybrid flexibility, and more. If this range doesn’t match your expectations, we may have other opportunities. 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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