About the job
About Formation Bio
Formation Bio is a pioneering biotechnology firm leveraging advanced technologies and AI to revolutionize drug development.
With the rapid evolution of AI and drug discovery, the pharmaceutical industry faces a bottleneck where the cost and duration of clinical trials hinder the progression of new candidate drugs. Founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., Formation Bio has developed innovative technology platforms and processes that expedite every facet of drug development and clinical trials. Our strategy involves partnering with, acquiring, or in-licensing drugs from pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and biotech firms to advance programs beyond clinical proof of concept, ultimately delivering new therapies to patients. We are proud to be supported by esteemed investors from both the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, and SV Angel Growth.
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At Formation Bio, our core values drive our mission to transform the pharmaceutical landscape. Every team member embodies these values and plays an essential role in our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients more rapidly and efficiently.
About the Position
Formation Bio is on the lookout for a visionary and dynamic Vice President of Engineering to revolutionize our technical capabilities, positioning them as a strategic asset for clinical and commercial success. This pivotal leadership role will report directly to the CTO and act as a senior collaborator in determining how advanced engineering and computational frameworks can fundamentally transform drug development and asset acquisition.
The ideal candidate is a technically adept leader with a background in biotech, who recognizes that our mission extends beyond the creation of traditional software products. Your focus will be on developing robust technical capabilities that yield significant insights. Collaborating closely with the Product team, you will translate intricate scientific and operational challenges into high-impact technology solutions that accelerate drug development processes.

