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Formation Bio · 1 day ago

Associate Director, Program Management — Asset Diligence & Integration

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company focused on accelerating drug development. The Associate Director, Program Management - Asset Diligence & Integration will lead diligence efforts, support asset onboarding post-acquisition, and build scalable program management infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full diligence process from initial evaluation to pre-close
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (Clinical, CMC, Regulatory, Nonclinical, QA, Commercial, Finance, Legal/IP)
Maintain trackers, RAID logs, and timelines; deliver leadership updates and red-flag summaries
Orchestrate expert calls, debriefs, and management meetings, capturing insights and follow-ups
Drive scientific, technical, and commercial deep dives across functions
Lead scenario planning for timelines, costs, and resources; partner with Finance to assess trade-offs and business impact. Prepare executive-ready Go/No-Go materials outlining risks, mitigations, and term-sheet implications
Build and refine playbooks, templates, and decision-making frameworks for diligence and integration
Enhance Smartsheet-based dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools for portfolio governance
Identify and implement AI and automation tools to streamline workflows and accelerate decision-making
Drive cross-functional planning, risk management, and clear action tracking
Support early-stage execution for newly acquired assets, coordinating integrated development plans until long-term teams are established

Qualification

Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementCross-functional CoordinationSmartsheet ProficiencyAdvanced Excel ModelingLife Sciences ExperienceProject Management CertificationAIAutomation KnowledgeProcess OptimizationCommunication Skills

Required

6+ years in program or project management within the life science, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
Bachelor's degree in life sciences (e.g., Biology Chemistry, Pharmacology), Health Sciences or Public Health, Engineering (e.g., biomedical, chemical, systems), Business Administration, or Management with strong healthcare/biotech context
Proven ability to integrate cross-functional inputs into actionable, business-driven plans
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrixed organization
Proficiency with Smartsheet (certification or willingness to obtain) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred, in fields that bridge science and business, or certification in Smartsheet or Project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, CSM, Lean Six Sigma)
Experience in Inflammation & Immunology, CNS, Cardiovascular/Metabolic, or Dermatology preferred
Familiarity with term sheets, diligence workplans, asset integration, and regulatory/quality transitions a plus

Benefits

Equity
Comprehensive benefits
Generous perks
Hybrid flexibility

Company

Formation Bio

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Formation Bio is a drug development company that strives to provide treatments to patients faster by reimagining clinical trials.

H1B Sponsorship

Formation Bio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$528M
Key Investors
Andreessen Horowitz
2024-06-26Series D· $372M
2021-09-30Series C· $156M
2018-10-15Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Benjamine Liu
CEO and Co-founder at Formation Bio
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Linhao Zhang
Co-Founder
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