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Director, Data Science

Formation Bio is a tech and AI-driven pharma company focused on radically efficient drug development. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead the Platform Science team, developing predictive AI/ML models to optimize drug acquisition and clinical development strategies.

Skills

  • Deep expertise in AI/ML for predicting biological and clinical outcomes.
  • Experience in multi-modal data integration including -omics, RWD, and literature.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to translate complex data science models into production-ready systems.
  • Excellent communication and executive influence capabilities.

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 such as literature, -omics, and real-world data.
  • 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.

Education

  • PhD in computational sciences or life sciences.

Benefits

  • Equity compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous perks.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
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Our mission is to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently. Formation Bio’s tech-driven model is centered on radically more efficient drug development and value creation.

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TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$280,000/yr - $340,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
July 23, 2025
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