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Associate Director, GMP Quality
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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. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
You can read more at the following links:
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Our Current Drug Portfolio
Our Technology & Platform
At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
About the Position
The Associate Director, GMP Quality Assurance is responsible for ensuring that all GMP-regulated activities, including manufacturing, testing, packaging, labeling, storage, and distribution of Formation Bio's portfolio are executed in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company procedures. This role supports CMC development activities, audits CDMOs, conducts batch release, and performs investigations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality leader with strong communication skills and the ability to pivot in a dynamic environment. Additionally, the role explores opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve efficiency, compliance, and overall quality assurance practices.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH) and internal SOPs. Policies and Work Instructions
Review and approve GMP documents, including SOPs, master batch records, specifications, protocols, and reports
Perform QA review of executed batch records, supporting manufacturing documents, and testing results to support timely and compliant batch disposition
Support investigations into deviations, OOS/OOT results, environmental monitoring excursions, and quality events
Conduct internal audits to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities
Conduct the qualification and periodic assessment of suppliers, CDMOs, laboratories, and service providers
Review and maintain Quality Agreements, ensuring external partners meet GMP expectations
Support preparation for and participation in regulatory inspections and due diligence audits
Apply risk management principles (e.g., FMEA) to guide decision-making
Champion a culture of quality, transparency, and continuous improvement
About You
Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical GMP Quality Assurance, with specific experience in biologics / large-molecule manufacturing and testing
Deep understanding of GMP expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA, and ICH) and a commitment to patient safety
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Ensures accuracy and completeness in documentation and decision-making
Ability to lead investigations and write clear, concise supporting documents
Experience with CMO oversight or virtual manufacturing models
Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Total Compensation Range: $161,500 - $202,000
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks. If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We Hire Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office. Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please apply only if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
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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. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
You can read more at the following links:
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Our Current Drug Portfolio
Our Technology & Platform
At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
About the Position
As Associate Director of RWD Intelligence at Formation Bio, you will lead the strategy and execution of our real-world data (RWD) capabilities, building the data foundations that power drug acquisition, clinical development, and portfolio decision-making. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of RWD: sourcing, procurement, ingestion, harmonization, quality assurance, and delivery of analysis-ready datasets to downstream consumers across Product, Data Science, Clinical Development, and Business Development.
This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, data science, and drug development. You will build and maintain scalable data infrastructure (pipelines, data models, lakes/marts) while ensuring semantic interoperability across heterogeneous data sources through ontology-driven harmonization frameworks such as OMOP. You will also manage vendor relationships and data procurement, evaluating and integrating new data assets as the portfolio evolves. The ideal candidate combines deep RWD domain expertise with strong data fluency, enabling Formation Bio to treat real-world evidence as a first-class strategic asset.
Responsibilities
Lead the RWD Intelligence function within Data Science, owning data strategy, sourcing, and delivery of analysis-ready datasets
Architect and maintain the supporting infrastructure (pipelines, ingestion workflows, data models, lakes/marts) across EHR/EMR, claims, registries, and genomics-linked cohorts
Drive adoption and extension of harmonization frameworks (e.g., OMOP CDM) across heterogeneous data sources, leveraging AI/ML tools for entity resolution, ontology mapping, data quality monitoring, and automated harmonization
Manage RWD vendor relationships end-to-end: evaluate providers, negotiate data use agreements, broker new partnerships, and integrate acquired datasets into the platform
Partner with Data Science, Clinical Development, Business Development, and Engineering teams to define RWD use cases (trial feasibility, synthetic control arms, epidemiology, label expansion) and productize ad hoc pipelines into scalable, production-grade systems
Foster a culture of data quality rigor, documentation, and reproducibility across all RWD assets
About You
Required Qualifications
BSc or MSc in biomedical informatics, computational sciences, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of industry experience working directly with real-world data (EHR/EMR, claims, registries, linked biobank data) in pharma, biotech, health tech, or consulting, with at least 2+ years in people management
Strong data engineering proficiency (pipelines, ingestion frameworks, data models, data lakes/marts) combined with deep working knowledge of biological and medical ontologies (ICD, SNOMED CT, MedDRA, RxNorm, ATC) and harmonization standards, particularly OMOP CDM
Demonstrated experience with RWD procurement and vendor management: evaluating data providers, negotiating agreements, and integrating new data assets
Proven ability to deliver RWD-derived insights across multiple drug development use cases (e.g., trial design, epidemiology, comparative effectiveness, label expansion), with familiarity across the development lifecycle from target selection through post-market
Proficiency with modern AI/ML tools, including large language models, and their applications in data engineering and harmonization workflows
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data infrastructure concepts for clinical, scientific, and executive audiences
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in biomedical informatics, epidemiology, computational biology, or a related field
Experience with large-scale biobank and genomics-linked RWD platforms (UK Biobank, FinnGen, All of Us), with a track record of building RWD infrastructure that directly influenced drug acquisition, licensing, or portfolio decisions
Familiarity with additional biomedical data modalities (scientific literature mining, -omics datasets, molecular data integration) and with data science/analytics methodologies applied to RWD (causal inference, trial simulation, propensity score methods)
Background transitioning data infrastructure from research/ad hoc to production-grade systems in regulated environments
Experience working at the intersection of data engineering, data science, and business strategy in pharma/biotech
Total Compensation Range: $213,500 - $267,000
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks. If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We Hire Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office. Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please apply only if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Formation Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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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. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
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Our Vision for AI in Pharma
Our Current Drug Portfolio
Our Technology & Platform
At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven and detail-oriented Associate Director of Analytical Development and Quality Control to join our CMC team. This role will provide broad exposure across Formation Bio’s portfolio, requiring the ability to flex between small molecule and biologics programs at different phases of development in an outsourced development model, requiring strong technical skillset, vendor management, and the ability to balance scientific rigor with program timelines.
You will play a key role in providing technical leadership as a subject matter expert for the development, optimization, and validation of drug substance and drug product analytical methods to support outsourced development and manufacturing of small molecule and biologics programs including but not limited to proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines. In this role you will also oversee all Formation Bio stability programs and closely collaborate with CMC, QA, and Regulatory teams.
Responsibilities
In close collaboration with CDMOs and contract testing laboratories, lead development, optimization and validation of phase-appropriate analytical methods for small molecule and biologics drug substances and drug products.
Manage testing (in-process, release, stability) at CDMOs and contract testing laboratories.
Provide technical oversight for method transfers, comparability assessments, and laboratory readiness.
Lead selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management of external analytical vendors.
Oversee and manage Formation Bio’s stability studies across all programs, including review and approval of stability protocols and review and trending of stability data to support shelf-life and retest dating. Track and publish stability program metrics. Act as the primary contact for stability-related inquiries.
Oversee and manage Formation Bio’s critical reagents and reference standards inventory and testing.
Lead investigations of release and stability OOS and OOT results, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
Author and review analytical sections of CMC documents, including protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.
Author and review of SOPs and work instructions.
Closely collaborate with CMC, QA, and Regulatory teams.
About You
Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline Master’s degree with 5+ years or Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant small molecule and biologics analytical development and QC experience.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, virtual, and outsourced development environment.
Highly organized with a track record of managing multiple priorities across programs in an outsourced development model.
Strong scientific judgment with the ability to independently assess data quality, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Extensive hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and validating analytical methods for release and stability testing of small molecules and biologics.
Hands-on experience with analytical methods pertinent to bilogics (qPCR, IEF, UHPLC, MS, CE, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, peptide mapping, glycan analysis, etc.) and small molecules (UHPLC, IC, GC, IR, UV, KF, PSD, dissolution, etc.).
Experience with authoring and reviewing technical documents such as test methods, method development reports, validation protocols, validation reports, specification justification reports, retest and shelf-life memos, and SOPs.
Experience with designing stability studies and performing stability data trending according to applicable guidances.
Strong working knowledge of Smartsheet and JMP.
Thorough understanding of ICH, FDA, EMA guidances and GMP requirements governing process development, manufacturing, and stability.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
Total Compensation Range: $177,500 - $232,000
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks. If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We Hire Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office. Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please apply only if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Formation Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Associate Director, Bioanalytical Development
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Associate Director, Pharmacology
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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. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
About the Position
Formation Bio is seeking an Associate Director, Pharmacology to join our Development team. In this role, you will help shape and execute pharmacology strategy across development programs, applying broad pharmacology expertise, first-principles scientific thinking, and rigorous translational judgment to advance assets efficiently and credibly.
You will contribute to preclinical pharmacology strategy, support drug development and business development activities, and help define the studies and evidence packages needed to make high-quality program decisions. This role is well suited for a scientifically rigorous, intellectually independent pharmacologist who can move fluidly across mechanisms, modalities, disease areas, and stages of development, with particular value placed on familiarity with immunology, animal models, and AI-enabled scientific workflows.
The role reports to the Director of Pharmacology and you will be a key member of the Formation Bio Development team.
Responsibilities
Execute and contribute to preclinical pharmacology strategy across development programs, with studies primarily executed through CROs
Design, oversee, and interpret pharmacology studies to characterize mechanism of action, target biology, in vivo proof of concept, dose-response, pharmacodynamic activity, exposure-response relationships, and asset progression
Develop integrated pharmacology plans covering efficacy, target engagement, receptor binding, selectivity, biomarkers, PK/PD, translational hypotheses, safety margins, therapeutic index, dose rationale, and key decision points
Apply first-principles scientific reasoning and broad pharmacology perspective to evaluate biological rationale, identify critical assumptions, pressure-test hypotheses, distinguish decision-critical data from interesting findings, and design focused studies to address key scientific, regulatory, or translational questions
Partner with DMPK, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Development, Regulatory, CROs, and external partners to integrate pharmacology into development strategy, regulatory materials, in-licensing evaluations, and interactions with regulators, partners, advisors, and internal leadership
Manage CRO-executed pharmacology studies and related workflows, including protocol review, vendor oversight, data quality, timelines, budgets, study conduct, interpretation, final reports, organizational tracking systems, and use of technology, modeling, data analytics, literature mining, and AI-enabled tools to improve speed, rigor, reproducibility, and decision-making
About You
PhD in Pharmacology, Biology, Immunology, Translational Sciences, or a related field, with 4-6+ years of relevant post-PhD biopharma industry experience; level will be commensurate with experience
Broad, hands-on expertise in preclinical pharmacology, including mechanism of action, disease biology, in vivo efficacy models, dose-response, target engagement, biomarkers, selectivity, and PK/PD
Strong first-principles scientific judgment, with evidence of original thinking, rigorous hypothesis generation, incisive experimental design, and the ability to interpret complex or ambiguous data
Experience designing, overseeing, and interpreting animal studies, including model selection, endpoint strategy, dosing rationale, exposure-response relationships, and translational limitations
Experience developing pharmacology strategies that support candidate selection, IND-enabling work, clinical development, lifecycle management, regulatory submissions, or externally sourced assets
Strong understanding of how preclinical pharmacology informs translational hypotheses, dose rationale, safety margins, therapeutic index, biomarker strategy, and regulatory positioning; familiarity with immunology, immune-mediated disease biology, or immunomodulatory mechanisms preferred
Experience working cross-functionally with DMPK, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Development, Regulatory, CROs, and external partners, including management of CRO-executed studies, protocols, data quality, timelines, budgets, and reports
Highly organized, collaborative, and intellectually curious scientist with excellent communication skills, strong scientific rigor, comfort in fast-paced environments, and enthusiasm for using technology, modeling, data analytics, and AI-enabled approaches to improve pharmacology research and decision-making
Compensation Range: $177,500 - $232,000
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks. If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We Hire Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office. Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please apply only if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Formation Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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