Formation Bio is seeking a Director/Senior Director, Product – Applied Data Science to lead the strategy for scaling data science work in asset acquisition and diligence.

The successful candidate will own the judgment call of which asset-evaluation and diligence analyses have generalization potential across the AAD team's sourcing and evaluation work.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the strategy for scaling Formation's data science work for asset acquisition and diligence
  • Direct a working team spanning Data Science and Engineering day-to-day
  • Collaborate with Data Science and Business Development as strategic partners
  • Guide the technical approach on methods being scaled
  • Identify new opportunities for AI to impact Formation's asset acquisition and diligence process

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in data science, applied science, or a technical product role
  • Life sciences experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, or a related industry
  • Strong technical and product judgment
  • AI/ML fluency and technical fluency
  • Cross-functional influence and business fluency
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy
  • Mission-driven, caring about getting medicines to patients faster

Total Compensation Range: $245,000 – $307,000