Jean-Francois Formela is a partner at Atlas Venture, focusing on creating and investing in biotech companies centered on novel drug discovery. With an MD from Paris University and an MBA from Columbia, he has co-founded numerous successful ventures, including Intellia Therapeutics and IFM Therapeutics, leveraging his unique blend of medical and business expertise.
He serves on the Mass General Brigham Innovation Advisory Board and is a former trustee of the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, indicating a strong interest in both medical innovation and the arts.
He began his career as a medical doctor, practicing emergency medicine at Necker University Hospital in Paris before entering the corporate and venture capital world.
Jean-Francois Formela
Partner at Atlas Venture
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Biotech Company Creation
He has a significant track record of co-founding and building life sciences companies from the ground up, including Intellia Therapeutics, Korro Bio, and IFM Therapeutics.
Novel Drug Discovery
His investment focus is on new advances in biology and drug discovery technologies, reflecting his background as a medical doctor and former executive at Schering-Plough.
Gene Editing
As a co-founder and former board member of Intellia Therapeutics, he was instrumental in advancing the development of CRISPR-based therapies.
Media Appearances
Episode 19: A Between the Biotech Waves Conversation with Jean-François Formela, Partner at Atlas Venture & Multi‑Biotech Company Founder. Featured in Buzzsprout (Podcast)
Work History
Partner at Atlas Venture
Senior Director at Schering-Plough
Education
1988 - 1989
MBA from Columbia Business School
MD from Universite de Paris School of Medicine
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Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Partner at Atlas Venture
