# Associate Director, Business Development - Search & Evaluation at Formation Bio

- Company: Formation Bio
- What the company does: Building the pharma company of the future. Backed by Sequoia, a16z and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.formation.bio/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boston, MA; New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $178K to $222K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-22
- Apply by: 2026-12-06
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/formationbio/jobs/8314273?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/formation-bio-associate-director-business-development-search-and-evaluation/

## About the role

The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background paired with business acumen, ideally with experience in search and evaluation, venture, or business development. This role requires someone who can evaluate assets that would benefit from Formation Bio's tech-enabled development capabilities and build relationships across the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in biological science or MD with laboratory research experience strongly preferred
- 1-3 years of post-degree experience, with a combination of scientific and business expertise
- Prior experience of biotech or pharmaceutical business development (search & evaluation), venture capital investing, or life sciences consulting is highly preferable
- Ability to build strong relationships within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, leveraging existing contacts where applicable
- Enthusiastic about networking, relationship building, and externally-facing activities
- An outgoing, motivated, and creative approach to business development

Tags: Business Development

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/formation-bio-associate-director-business-development-search-and-evaluation/