Data Scientist (Open Level)

Formation Bio is seeking a Data Scientist to revolutionize drug development through AI and advanced analytics. As a Data Scientist, you will lead crucial initiatives that directly impact the company's drug development portfolio, from developing sophisticated models for patient selection to creating AI-powered solutions for clinical trial optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute complex data science projects that directly advance the company's 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

Requirements:

• PhD in computational sciences or life sciences
• 3-5+ 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

The total compensation range for this position is $161,500 - $267,000. The company offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks.