Vice President, Engineering

Formationbio

New York City, NY, USA
Base: $347,000 - $435,000; bonus/equity: equity of...
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Technical vision for computational capabilities
Engineering architecture for data science
Gxp-validated clinical environments
** Formation Bio is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the development of innovative technical capabilities aimed at accelerating drug development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the biotech sector, particularly in software and data engineering, and possess strong leadership skills. **

Job Summary

  • Formation Bio is seeking a bold and forward-thinking Vice President of Engineering to lead and transform our technical capabilities into a strategic driver of clinical and commercial success.
  • You will oversee the engineering behind complex data science analyses - including Real-World Evidence (RWE) platforms, large-scale information ingestion pipelines, and comprehensive modeling - that move the needle for pharma decision-making.
  • Manage and mentor a specialized engineering organization, fostering a high-performance culture that values technical rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mission-driven delivery.

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** Formation Bio is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the development of innovative technical capabilities aimed at accelerating drug development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the biotech sector, particularly in software and data engineering, and possess strong leadership skills. **

Salary

Base: $347,000 - $435,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity offered; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • technical vision for computational capabilities
  • engineering architecture for data science
  • GxP-validated clinical environments
  • LLM-integrated features and autonomous agents
  • biotech-native technical leader

Nice-to-have

  • mission-driven delivery
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • high-performance culture
  • bold and forward-thinking

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in software/data engineering and technical leadership
  • Significant background in Boston biotech or pharma-tech ecosystem
  • VP of Engineering at 2-3 biotechs
  • Experience managing and mentoring a team of 15+ engineers
  • Experience working within GxP environments

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