Formation Bio

Associate Director, Pharmacology

Formation Bio · Boston, MA; New York, NY

Posted about 3 months ago · $177,500 - $232,000

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

The Associate Director, Pharmacology at Formation Bio will shape and execute pharmacology strategies across development programs, focusing on preclinical pharmacology and drug development activities. The role involves designing and overseeing pharmacology studies, collaborating with various teams, and integrating pharmacology into regulatory and development strategies, with a strong emphasis on scientific rigor and AI-enabled workflows.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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 Pharmacology, Biology, Immunology, Translational Sciences, or a related field
  • 4-6+ years of relevant post-PhD biopharma industry experience
  • Broad, hands-on expertise in preclinical pharmacology
  • Experience designing, overseeing, and interpreting animal studies
  • Experience developing pharmacology strategies that support candidate selection and clinical development
  • Strong understanding of preclinical pharmacology and its regulatory implications

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with immunology, immune-mediated disease biology, or immunomodulatory mechanisms

What you get

  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Generous perks

Worth weighing

  • Compensation range provided, but individual offers depend on various factors
  • Hybrid work model requiring 3 days per week in office
  • Location-specific hiring priorities may limit opportunities for remote candidates

Summarised from Formation Bio's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Formation Bio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at Formation Bio

All 23 open roles at Formation Bio →