Senior Data Scientist
Lead data science initiatives to revolutionize drug development through AI and advanced analytics at Formation Bio.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
AI in the day-to-day
You'll leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to develop models for patient selection and clinical trial optimization.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- PhD
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Data Scientist at Formation Bio, the individual will lead data science projects that enhance drug development, focusing on patient selection and clinical trial optimization through advanced AI models. Key skills include a strong background in computational biology, machine learning, and proficiency in Python, with experience in bioinformatics and cloud computing being advantageous. This position is ideal for candidates with a PhD and at least three years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma, who are looking to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Formation Bio's career page.
- Formation Bio has 22 other open roles including Associate Director, Bioanalytical Development, Director, Financial Reporting, Associate Director/Director, Data Governance.
- 6527 active Python roles on Joblaze right now.
- 5148 active AI/ML roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Data Science roles (median ~$164,695).
- Pays more than 64% of the 3228 salaried Python roles we track (median $160,000). See Python salary trends
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Data Scientist role remote?
- It's hybrid — Formation Bio expects some on-site time in New York, NY; Boston, MA.
- What's the salary range?
- Formation Bio lists $177,500–$232,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Data Scientist role.
- Where is the role based?
- Formation Bio is hiring for this position in New York, NY; Boston, MA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Formation Bio targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Data Scientist role at Formation Bio.
From the original posting
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
As a Senior Data Scientist at Formation Bio, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing drug development through AI and advanced analytics. In this role, you'll lead crucial initiatives that directly impact our drug development portfolio, from developing sophisticated models for patient selection to creating AI-powered solutions for clinical trial optimization. You'll work at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and drug development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex biological data into actionable insights. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical development by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex data science projects that directly advance our drug development portfolio
- Develop and implement sophisticated models for therapeutic hypothesis evaluation, including patient stratification and biomarker identification
- Design and create AI models for modernizing clinical trial evaluations, including surrogate endpoints
- Aid in the development and training of AI agents to automate and optimize biomedical workflows
- Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, technical, and research teams
- Present complex analytical findings to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
About You
Required Qualifications
- PhD in computational sciences or life sciences
- 3+ years of post-academic experience in life sciences (biotech, pharma, consulting)
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
- Extensive experience in multi-modal bioinformatics analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven expertise in cloud computing environments, including proficiency with tabular and/or graph databases
- Strong background in machine learning and deep learning, particularly in biological applications
- Experience with large language models (LLM)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams on production systems
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex technical findings to senior stakeholders
Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with additional growth in the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area. Please only apply if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this role is: $177,500 - $232,000.
Salary ranges are informed by a number of factors including geographic location. The range provided includes base salary only. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, generous perks, hybrid flexibility, and more. If this range doesn't match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.
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.
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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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