BD Operations & AI Enablement Specialist

Formation Bio Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Formation Bio, a tech-driven pharma company, seeks a proactive Business Development specialist to streamline end-to-end deal workflows, implement AI-powered improvements, and enhance reporting and CRM quality. You will collaborate with Product, Tech, BizOps, and R&D to accelerate BD outcomes.

You will report to the Director of Business Development and support leadership communications, town halls, and board materials while maintaining rigorous documentation and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of consulting, operations, or corporate strategy experience, preferably in biotech/pharma
• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related scientific discipline preferred
• Project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the BD process and its documentation as the team's work evolves
• Propose and implement improvements to BD processes, tools, and workflows, with review from BD leadership for changes that affect the team, and track whether they work
• Identify, test, and implement AI tools and automations that improve BD outcomes, and share what works with the team
• Build and maintain reporting and dashboards on deal flow, pipeline stage, and team activity for BD leadership
• Own the BD CRM, including data entry standards, upkeep, and data quality, and work with Tech and Product to improve its workflows
• Coordinate agendas, materials, and follow-ups for standing, triage, and ad hoc BD meetings
• Prepare first drafts of materials for BD leadership, the Board of Directors, quarterly town halls, and fund partners
• Support cross-functional BD initiatives by tracking milestones, owners, and follow-through

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Reliability

AI adoption

Process design

Communication

Cross-functional

Biotech interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Formation Bio, a tech-driven pharma company, seeks a proactive Business Development specialist to streamline end-to-end deal workflows, implement AI-powered improvements, and enhance reporting and CRM quality. You will collaborate with Product, Tech, BizOps, and R&D to accelerate BD outcomes.

You will report to the Director of Business Development and support leadership communications, town halls, and board materials while maintaining rigorous documentation and process discipline.