RWD Intelligence Leader: Data Engineering & Strategy

Formation Bio; Town of Boston (NY); Hybrid; USD 204,500 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Generous perks

Job summary

Formation Bio is seeking an Associate Director of RWD Intelligence to lead real-world data capabilities, managing data strategy and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industry experience in data engineering and a strong background in biological ontology. This role combines expertise in data science and drug development, offering compensation between $204,500 and $267,000 based on skills and experience. The position is based in New York City, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with real-world data in pharma or health tech.
• Demonstrated experience in data procurement and vendor management.
• Strong communication skills for translating complex data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RWD Intelligence function and deliver analysis-ready datasets.
• Architect and maintain supporting infrastructure for data consumption.
• Drive adoption of harmonization frameworks across data sources.

Skills

Data engineering proficiency

RWD procurement and vendor management

Communication skills

Proficiency with AI/ML tools

Strong knowledge of biological and medical ontologies

Education

BSc or MSc in biomedical informatics or related field

Tools

Data lakes/marts

EHR/EMR systems

OMOP CDM

Job description

Formation Bio is seeking an Associate Director of RWD Intelligence to lead real-world data capabilities, managing data strategy and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industry experience in data engineering and a strong background in biological ontology. This role combines expertise in data science and drug development, offering compensation between $204,500 and $267,000 based on skills and experience. The position is based in New York City, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office.