Formation Bio

Formation Bio is a tech-driven, AI-native pharmaceutical company founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc. The company acquires, partners with, and in-licenses clinical-stage drug assets from pharmaceutical companies, universities, and biotech organizations, working to develop treatments faster and more efficiently. Its stated mission is to bring new treatments to patients by addressing the clinical trial bottleneck and reducing the high costs and time associated with modern drug development. The company combines proprietary technology, artificial intelligence, and process improvement across the drug development lifecycle.

The organization brings together a multidisciplinary team spanning drug selection, drug development, technology, and software. Leadership and team members possess expertise in computational biology, machine learning, and software engineering. The company operates with backing from investors across the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, and Thrive Capital.

Open roles at Formation Bio reflect the ongoing development of its technology and data platforms. The company is hiring for senior engineering roles, specifically seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build data systems supporting clinical operations, analytics, and machine learning. This open position is located in New York, NY, Boston, MA, and San Francisco, CA.