Senior Director, Pharmacology

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, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

You can read more at the following links:

• 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

Formation Bio is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Director of Pharmacology to join our Development team. In this role, you will lead our pharmacology efforts, supporting late-stage drug development and contributing to business development activities. You will play a key role in advancing our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently through our innovative, tech-enabled drug development platform.

The role reports to the VP of Translational Medicine and you will be a key member of the Formation Bio Development team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacology team in supporting late-stage drug development programs across multiple therapeutic areas, with work primarily executed through Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
• Design and oversee the execution of pharmacology studies to support clinical development and regulatory submissions
• Contribute pharmacology expertise to due diligence efforts for potential in-licensing opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Toxicology, and Clinical Pharmacology teams to ensure integrated development strategies
• Provide scientific leadership in interactions with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Develop and implement innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacology studies
• Manage resources, timelines, and budget for pharmacology activities
• Mentor and develop the pharmacology team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and innovation
• Represent Formation Bio's pharmacology capabilities at scientific conferences and partner meetings
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory documents, including INDs, NDAs, and briefing documents

About You

• PhD in Pharmacology or a related field with at least 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record in leading pharmacology efforts in late-stage drug development
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for pharmacology studies in support of clinical development
• Experience in due diligence activities for in-licensing opportunities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Innovative mindset and enthusiasm for leveraging technology in drug development
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of drug development and clinical research concepts, practices, and regulations
• Critical thinker about the legacy assumptions in the clinical research process and able to reimagine processes from the ground up
• Embraces open conversations and challenges to status quo thinking
• Solid written and oral communication skills; able to synthesize complex concepts and deliver messages clearly
• Extensive experience in scientific and clinical due diligence for late-stage assets in therapeutic areas that include metabolic and dermatological conditions. 
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and familiarity with regulatory requirements for dermatology indications
• Innovative mindset and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to transform drug development in dermatology

Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas. These positions will follow a hybrid work model with 3 days required at the office.  Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please only apply if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.

Compensation Range: $285,000 - $400,000

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.