Principal Data Scientist
Formation Bio · New York, NY; Boston, MA
Posted about 3 months ago · $204,500 - $267,000
or apply directly on Formation Bio's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Formation Bio's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Formation Bio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Formation Bio
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 29 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formation Bio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formation Bio.
About this role
As a Principal Data Scientist at Formation Bio, you will lead data science projects that enhance drug development through AI and advanced analytics. Your responsibilities will include developing models for patient selection, optimizing clinical trials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex biological data into actionable insights. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact pharmaceutical development and patient outcomes.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formation Bio as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in computational sciences or life sciences
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- Total Compensation Range: $204,500 - $267,000
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous perks
Worth weighing
- Hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office
- Applicants must reside in specified locations or be willing to relocate
- No specific mention of work-life balance or remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid model
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Listed by Formation Bio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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