Senior Manager, Brand & Communications
Formation BioAbout Formation Bio
Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development.
Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
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At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
About the Position
Formation Bio is looking for a Senior Manager to join its Brand & Communications team, reporting directly to the Head of Brand & Communications. This is a broad, high-ownership role for someone who wants to work across the full scope of a modern brand and communications function — internal comms, external brand initiatives, events, drug program communications, and brand operations — at a company doing something genuinely new in the world and therefore with a brand new story to tell.
To succeed, you must have a track record of excellent taste, pristine execution, seamless coordination, and operational excellence. You will own several workstreams end-to-end and support others, serving as a reliable, high-judgment partner to the Head of Brand & Communications across everything the function touches.
We're looking for someone who is extremely plugged into the tech and AI conversation, who instinctively understands how ideas travel, what's resonating, and where Formation Bio should show up. You bring intense enthusiasm for AI innovation and automation, and believe communications can be deeply human while leveraging AI to drive efficiency and scale. You'll be instrumental in helping build an AI-native communications function that fits squarely into Formation's broader mission and culture.
Responsibilities
Internal Communications
- Own the end-to-end execution of internal communications rituals, including All Hands, Town Halls, written pass-downs, and strategic updates — from logistics and prewires through to post-event follow-up and action tracking
- Maintain the internal comms calendar and ensure the organization stays consistently informed
- Ideate, test, and launch meaningful new internal communications rituals to increase employee connectivity and alignment
Brand Initiatives
- Support planning and execution of external brand initiatives — investor events, conferences, branded experiences, and our presence in the broader pharma and AI industry conversation — coordinating logistics, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver polished, on-brand experiences
- Collaborate with the People team on talent brand workstreams, including content creation and events
- Partner with our Sr. Manager, Content on various forms of content (written, video, web, social, etc.) to drive forward brand goals
- Support external PR + Comms work related to our pipeline drug assets, ranging from internal cross functional coordination to working on external op-eds, events, patient and policy initiatives
Brand Operations
- Maintain and evolve internal brand resources, including guidelines, design libraries, tools, and norms, so every team can represent Formation Bio accurately and confidently
- Build and improve AI-powered systems and workflows that increase the speed, consistency, and quality of output across the communications function
- Serve as an internal resource on brand standards, helping employees across functions use brand assets correctly and effectively
About You
- 6+ years of experience in brand, communications, product marketing, or a related field, with broad exposure across internal and external workstreams
- Exceptional communicator and compelling writer, able to draft clearly and quickly across formats, both at a high level and in the weeds
- Deeply fluent in the tech and AI landscape — you follow the conversation closely, have strong opinions about it, and can identify where and how a company like Formation Bio fits in
- Background in product marketing is a plus — you understand how to translate complex, technical ideas into enticing narratives for distinct audiences
- A proven track record of using AI tools in day-to-day work and a clear vision for building more — you see this as a core part of the job, not a bonus skill
- Highly organized and high-ownership, with a track record of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and driving them to completion with minimal supervision
- Collaborative and resilient, you thrive cross-functionally, stay grounded when priorities shift, and see ambiguity as an invitation to be creative
- Experience running high-touch branded experiences is a strong plus
- Experience at a startup or small tech company is strongly preferred, particularly candidates who have built programs and processes from scratch on short timelines
- Curiosity or experience in life sciences, biotech, health-tech, longevity, techbio, or AI for health
Total Compensation Range: $154,500 - $202,000
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks. If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We Hire Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 1-3 days per week in office. Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please apply only if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Formation Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.