Formation Bio is looking to build predictive capabilities that drive drug acquisition and development strategy by pioneering the development of sophisticated models to predict clinical outcomes—determining drug efficacy, safety profiles, and optimal indications—to create a data-driven portfolio that maximizes patient impact and probability of success.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in AI/ML for predicting biological/clinical outcomes with validated examples
- Demonstrated success in partnering with engineering/product teams to productize data science capabilities
- Track record of building models that influenced drug acquisition, licensing, or portfolio decisions
- Experience transitioning AI/ML models from research to production in regulated environments
- Deep expertise in clinical outcome prediction, indication expansion methodologies, and real-world evidence validation
- Strong experience with LLMs, Graph Neural Networks, and multi-modal data integration (-omics, RWD, literature)
- Experience with large-scale biobank data and genomics (UK BioBank, FinnGen, AllofUs)
Responsibilities
- Lead the Platform Science arm of Data Science, building predictive models that drive drug acquisition and portfolio optimization decisions
- Partner with engineering and product teams to transition proof-of-concept models into scalable, production-ready systems
- Define technical execution strategy for clinical outcome prediction, indication expansion, and asset prioritization
- Drive the Probability of Technical Success (PoTS) program and predictive modeling efforts using multi-modal data (literature, -omics, RWD)
- Collaborate with executive leadership, business development, and clinical teams to translate predictions into acquisition strategies
- Foster a culture of rapid execution while maintaining rigorous validation standards
Other
- PhD in computational sciences or life sciences
- 7+ years of post-PhD industry experience in life sciences (biotech, pharma, or consulting) with at least 3+ years in people management
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior executives and deliver on aggressive timelines
- Please only apply if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
- 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.
