Life Science Program Lead at Lila Sciences | Cambridge, MA

Lila Sciences seeks a Life Science Program Lead based in Cambridge, MA. This position centers on guiding research programs from planning through delivery, with a focus on advancing key initiatives in the life sciences. The role involves close collaboration with teams spanning multiple scientific fields and plays a key part in supporting project success. Main responsibilities Manage project planning and oversee daily execution for life science programs Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to move research initiatives forward Track progress and help ensure programs meet their objectives What we look for Genuine interest in science and research Dedication to maintaining high standards and achieving program goals Background in working with or leading cross-functional teams

Your Role at Lila Sciences Lila Sciences is an innovative startup dedicated to creating a strong, evidence-based storytelling approach that integrates AI, science, and technology. We are looking for a detail-oriented, newsroom-experienced Senior Writer / Editorial Lead to become a vital member of our MarCom team. This trusted team collaborates closely with scientists, engineers, and executive leadership. Your mission will be to drive our editorial initiatives forward swiftly and credibly, ensuring that our narratives are both accurate and accessible to a diverse audience, ranging from technical experts to the general public. This position is pivotal in translating complex scientific concepts into impactful, reliable stories. Your Contributions Collaborate with senior executives to define Lila's editorial objectives, priorities, and long-term vision. Build and oversee a diverse team of writers (both contract and full-time), assigning stories and managing the drafting process. Craft and refine high-profile articles that enhance visibility, while developing scalable processes to maintain quality as we grow. Work with scientists, engineers, and leadership to convert intricate research into credible narratives that resonate with customers, partners, governmental bodies, investors, and potential hires. Generate multi-layered content suitable for various formats, including social media posts, blogs, technical briefs, and presentations. What You'll Achieve Establish Lila's external writing standards, voice, and editorial integrity. Identify timely and relevant topics for publication, while discerning what should be omitted. Develop and manage an editorial calendar that aligns with business goals and scientific milestones. Team Leadership and Writer Development Lead a focused editorial team and a network of freelance writers. Provide clear guidelines, swift feedback, and mentorship throughout the writing process. Set standards for sourcing quality content, ensuring accurate fact-checking and prompt delivery. Hands-on Writing and Editing Create high-quality articles, explanatory pieces, technical overviews, case studies, and scripts that exemplify narrative clarity and accuracy. Executive Interviews and Ghostwriting Conduct interviews with senior executives (CEO, CSO, CTO, and other scientific leaders) to produce articles, opinion pieces, Q&As, and narrative updates on Lila's research, platform, and scientific achievements. Collaborate on ghostwriting and co-writing projects for leaders while maintaining their unique voice and technical precision.

Your Impact at Lila As a Senior Accountant at Lila Sciences, you will be instrumental in enhancing and scaling our financial operations during an exciting phase of growth and innovation. You will take ownership of essential accounting functions, assist in implementing top-tier processes, and guarantee timely and precise financial reporting throughout the organization. By collaborating closely with Finance, Operations, and various cross-functional teams, you will infuse rigor, insight, and systematic thinking to bolster strategic decisions and uphold financial excellence. This is a significant opportunity to establish and expand the accounting framework of a company that is transforming the future of science. Your Responsibilities Facilitate the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. Ensure the correct application of US GAAP, particularly concerning fixed assets and leases. Collaborate with lab operations, procurement, and other departments on workflows, tracking, and accounting related to fixed assets and leases. Assist with audits and compliance initiatives, including preparing schedules and coordinating with external auditors. Lead enhancements in accounting systems and processes (e.g., ERP optimization, reconciliation automation). Qualifications for Success Active CPA license. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. A minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in public accounting or within a high-growth tech/life sciences environment. In-depth understanding of US GAAP. Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP solutions). Proficient in Excel with a keen attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Fixed Asset Accounting and Lease Accounting (ASC 842). Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance. Exposure to FP&A or experience in cross-functional business partnerships. A passion for Lila's mission and a desire to advance science at the forefront of innovation.

Your Impact at Lila Sciences Lila Sciences is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Product, Life Sciences to lead our innovative product strategies. In this pivotal role, reporting directly to the Vice President of Life Science Product, you will be at the forefront of enhancing our therapeutic research and development capabilities, shaping the future of drug discovery, chemical synthesis, and scientific intelligence. What You'll Be Building Steer the strategic direction for developing breakthrough AI solutions in drug discovery, chemical synthesis, and molecular characterization. Convert strategic goals into comprehensive target product profiles (TPPs) and development campaigns that will empower our science and engineering teams to achieve groundbreaking innovations in life sciences. Lead customer and internal-user discovery initiatives, acting as the primary technical liaison between external customers and partners. Pinpoint and cultivate product opportunities driven by real-world discovery challenges, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure relevance and maximize downstream value. Transform insights into precise product requirements, acceptance criteria, and experimental plans that will guide our engineering and science teams. Oversee product execution from inception to launch, leading cross-functional teams across various disciplines including science, machine learning, automation, and software engineering. Manage resource allocations effectively (budget, compute, lab access, personnel) against a complex array of priorities. Establish clear success metrics and milestones, communicating progress to the organization, including executive leadership. What You'll Need to Succeed Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience) in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field, with a solid foundation in experimental science. 7+ years of experience in Product Management, particularly in developing new or experimental products in drug discovery, molecular profiling, machine learning, or scientific software development. In-depth understanding of drug development processes, molecular and cellular research tools, as well as wet and dry lab workflows. Experience with small molecule discovery workflows (e.g., lead optimization, ADMET profiling, synthesis planning) is highly preferred.

Your Contribution at Lila SciencesWe are on the lookout for an innovative and talented Multimedia Specialist to enhance our dynamic team. In this in-house position, you will be the primary resource for design (presentations, overviews, explainers), video production, photography, animation, and multimedia content development.This role is situated within a highly technical environment, and the ideal candidate should feel at ease collaborating with scientific and engineering teams, swiftly grasping new concepts, and translating intricate ideas into visually engaging and impactful narratives. A background in science, biology, AI, robotics, or software will be highly advantageous.In addition to content creation, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our expanding library of visual and multimedia resources are well-organized, archived, and readily reusable across various teams, including Sales Enablement, Commercial, Marketing & Communications, and scientific teams documenting research and lab procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesCore Multimedia ProductionCreate and produce captivating multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and animations, tailored for various platforms.Capture and edit high-quality photographs and videos for promotional materials, internal communications, and social media content.Oversee the entire production process from concept development to final delivery, including light coordination of timelines, reviews, and asset handoff.Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in multimedia production.Scientific and Technical CommunicationCollaborate with scientific, engineering, and product stakeholders to interpret complex topics and convert them into accurate visual narratives.Create content for both external and internal audiences, such as:Sales enablement and commercial materials (short videos, demo clips, slide visuals, one-pager graphics)Scientific and technical explainers (animations, diagrams, process visuals)Lab/team documentation that captures discoveries and workflowsCollaboration and Visual StorytellingWork closely with Marketing & Communications team members to strategize and execute visual storytelling initiatives across multiple channels.

About Lila Sciences Lila Sciences stands at the forefront of innovation with the world's first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous laboratory dedicated to life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. Our mission is to revolutionize scientific discovery, leveraging AI to enhance every facet of the scientific method. By introducing scientific superintelligence, we aim to address humanity's most pressing challenges while accelerating advancements in human health, climate, and sustainability. Discover more about our vision at www.lila.ai. If you resonate with our mission and possess some of the qualifications listed below, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. Your Role and Impact at Lila As a Robotics Scientist at Lila, you will spearhead the research and development of autonomous robotic systems that constitute the intelligent backbone of our scientific superintelligence platform. Your innovations in novel algorithms and intelligent robotic solutions will enable seamless interactions between robotic systems and human scientists, driving fully autonomous workflows for groundbreaking scientific discovery. You will integrate cutting-edge robotics, machine learning, and systems engineering into your work, fostering a new era of scientific exploration. Your Contributions Will Include Designing and developing autonomous robotic systems for transport and workcell operations, incorporating sophisticated path planning, navigation, and motion planning algorithms. Creating production-level mobile manipulation platforms utilizing ROS/ROS2 and modular robotic architectures. Enhancing robotic perception by integrating diverse sensing modalities, including 3D vision, LIDAR, and tactile sensors, to facilitate robust and adaptable task execution. Employing simulation environments to model, test, and optimize task planning, scheduling, and robot behaviors across varied lab scenarios. Collaborating with AI, mechanical, and software engineering teams to transform theoretical robotics research into practical autonomous systems. What You Will Need to Succeed A Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent research experience. In-depth expertise in motion planning, path planning, and navigation for both manipulation and mobile robotics. Proficient in ROS/ROS2, C++, and Python, with practical experience in constructing robotic systems for real-world applications. Comprehensive understanding of perception systems and sensor integration, including cameras, LIDAR, and tactile sensors.

Your Impact at Lila Sciences Become a pivotal part of the scientific revolution! We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with extensive full-stack expertise to join our innovative software platform team. In this collaborative role, you will partner with software engineers, lab scientists, and machine learning experts to develop advanced tools for automated scientific analysis and beyond. Your responsibilities will encompass web services and data engineering, with a strong focus on Python development tailored for scientific applications. If you excel in a teamwork-oriented, fast-paced setting and adhere to best practices in version control, development workflows, and user-centered design, we would love to connect with you! Key Contributions You Will Make Design & Build Services and Front-ends: Create high-performance, secure, and well-documented code that seamlessly integrates with our existing services and applications. Performance & Reliability: Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring high availability and low-latency performance across large-scale workloads. Cloud & Infrastructure: Utilize AWS services, Kubernetes, and contemporary DevOps methodologies to build and deploy production-ready systems at scale. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, and scientists to integrate data pipelines, APIs, and cloud infrastructure into scientific workflows and services.

Your Contribution at Lila Sciences Be a part of our mission to revolutionize science! We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to become a vital member of our software platform team. In this role, you will work alongside talented software engineers, laboratory scientists, and machine learning engineers to develop advanced tools for automated scientific analysis and beyond. Your focus will be on Python development, web services, and data engineering, creating impactful scientific applications. If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and advocate for best practices in git, development workflows, and user-centered design, we invite you to apply! Your Projects Service Design & Development: Craft and build high-performance, secure, and well-documented code that seamlessly integrates with our existing services and applications. System Optimization: Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring high availability and low-latency performance across extensive workloads. Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize AWS services, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps methodologies to construct and deploy scalable production-grade systems. Collaborative Integration: Partner with ML researchers, engineers, and scientists to incorporate data pipelines, APIs, and cloud infrastructure into scientific workflows and services.

AI Resident – 2026 CohortThe AI Residency Program presents a unique, full-time research opportunity aimed at connecting cutting-edge academic research with practical industry applications, specifically in the realm of AI for materials science. As a resident, you will collaborate closely with leading scientists and engineers at Lila Sciences on impactful, open-science projects, allowing you to either delve into fundamental research or apply innovative solutions to real-world challenges.Duration: 6–12 months (with the possibility of extension)Start Dates: Initial cohort members will begin in January 2026, with rolling applications and additional intakes scheduled for Summer and Fall 2026.Cohort Size: A select group of talented residentsMentorship: Dedicated pairing with technical mentors and constructive feedback from diverse cross-functional teamsResources: Access to proprietary datasets, high-performance computing resources, and Lila’s comprehensive research infrastructureResearch areas of focus include ML-accelerated simulations, Bayesian methods, representation learning, generative models, agentic science, and ML-driven automation.

Your Role at Lila Sciences Join Lila Sciences as a Product Strategy Intern within our Chemistry team and play a pivotal role in the commercialization of AI-powered innovations across various chemistry sectors, including industrial, specialty chemicals, and life sciences. Collaborate closely with Product and Commercial leaders to shape market strategies, assess business opportunities, and assist in go-to-market initiatives. This opportunity is perfect for a technical MBA student who is passionate about translating advanced chemistry into impactful commercial solutions. Your Contributions Assist in the development of product and go-to-market strategies for chemistry platforms in industrial, specialty chemical, and life science applications (e.g., catalysts, coatings, functional additives, specialized formulations, biomolecules, therapeutics), while adapting to business needs across sectors. Conduct thorough market research and opportunity evaluations to guide product roadmap prioritization and commercial strategy decisions. Prepare strategic documents, including presentation decks, one-pagers, and frameworks (e.g., Target Product Profiles) that effectively communicate technical capabilities and customer value. Establish and maintain organized databases and information systems to aid in product pipeline management and strategic decision-making. Extract insights from customer discovery interviews and expert discussions to refine chemistry product strategies, positioning, and priorities. Qualifications for Success Currently enrolled in an MBA, Ph.D., or a comparable graduate program. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information. Proficient in crafting presentations with a keen eye for visual clarity. Adaptable and comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Quick learner with a strong grasp of scientific concepts in chemistry, capable of communicating them effectively to commercial stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Background in chemistry, organic small molecules, or related physical/life sciences. Experience in market research, strategy consulting, or product management within technical fields. Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Notion, or similar tools. Understanding of chemistry applications in industrial and life science sectors (e.g., specialty chemicals, formulations, catalysis, therapeutics). Previous experience in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, or deep tech environments.

Join lilasciences as a Technical Program Manager in the vibrant city of Cambridge, MA. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to drive projects that enhance our innovative life sciences solutions. Your expertise will guide the successful execution of programs from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.

Join Red Nucleus as we expand our Life Science Commercial Consulting team at multiple levels! This position is hybrid, based out of our Cambridge, MA office.Our mission is to advance knowledge for better lives. We achieve this by being the leading provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services (including commercial, market access, and medical affairs), and medical communications solutions for the life sciences sector. Our dedicated global workforce of nearly 1,000 employees is committed to creativity, quality, and timely delivery, setting us apart in the industry.At Red Nucleus, we foster an inspiring work environment that encourages innovation and engagement. Our culture emphasizes meaningful work, strong community ties, and enjoyment. We are proud to be recognized internationally as a “Great Place to Work.”Your Role and ContributionsIn this role, you will collaborate with our Commercial Consulting team. To learn more about our commercial initiatives, please visit Commercial | Red Nucleus.As a Senior Commercial Consultant (with other roles such as Senior Analyst, Associate Consultant, Consultant, and Senior Consultant available depending on your experience and fit), you will play a vital role in our global consulting efforts. You will assist clients—including biopharmaceutical and generic manufacturers, device and diagnostic companies, as well as financial, legal, and investment firms—to achieve commercial success through advanced strategic problem-solving, market research, analytics, project planning, and client relationship management.Key Responsibilities:Oversee project capabilities and proposal development through collaboration with the project team, providing relevant secondary and primary research while identifying information gaps.Clarify ambiguous problems, pragmatically define problem-solving approaches, manage execution, and effectively delegate tasks.Facilitate communication by managing upwards and downwards to secure timely and appropriate input.Structure and review deliverables to ensure quality and precision.Promote excellent internal communication within the team.Incorporate senior feedback into the creation of deliverables and materials.Document key insights from client discussions and internal meetings.Conduct primary research interviews and other research activities.

Your Contribution at Lila Lila Sciences is in search of a skilled and knowledgeable Technical Science Writer / Content Creator to play a pivotal role in articulating our scientific endeavors. This position resembles that of a managing editor, where you will convert intricate scientific concepts into precise and comprehensible content, while also mentoring a select group of contract writers to maintain exceptional storytelling quality. This role is crucial as impactful science can only transform the world when it is both understood and trusted. Your contributions will assist: Customers in grasping what Lila enables, its functionality, and its reliability. Partners in identifying opportunities for collaboration and understanding effective integration. Government and public-sector partners in evaluating relevance, safety, and societal benefits. Investors in comprehending the technical advantages, platform strategy, and long-term vision. Future employees in recognizing our ambitions, rigorous standards, and the challenges they will tackle. Your Responsibilities Draft and refine high-quality articles, explainers, technical summaries, case studies, and multimedia scripts that convey complex scientific themes with precision and narrative strength. Produce content that links what we are developing to its significance, emphasizing scientific integrity, measurable outcomes, and responsible communication. Targeted Storytelling Customize messaging and formats to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders: Customers: practical results, workflows, reliability, and real-world constraints. Partners: collaborative roadmaps, innovation narratives, and integration stories. Government entities: public benefits, validation, safety, and responsible use. Investors: distinctiveness, defensibility, and platform direction. Candidates: our mission, culture of rigor, and the problems they will address. Develop “layered” content assets, allowing a core story to be adapted across various formats (e.g., social media posts, blogs, technical briefs, presentations). Editorial Leadership Delegate tasks to contract writers, establish clear guidelines, and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality, coherence, and a consistent voice.

Make a Significant Impact at Lila Sciences Lila Sciences is actively seeking a dynamic Associate Director or Director of Program Management in the Life Sciences sector. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced leader who will spearhead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of therapeutic programs within Lila's innovative platform. The successful candidate will directly manage projects across internal science, engineering, and automation teams dedicated to developing molecules for our partners, ensuring timelines, resource allocation, and progress tracking are meticulously maintained across diverse, multidisciplinary programs. In this capacity, you will also act as a key operational liaison with our pharmaceutical and biotech partners, guaranteeing seamless governance, communication, and delivery of project milestones. These programs involve significant scientific complexity and commercial importance, necessitating a proactive approach to driving execution in fast-paced, technically challenging environments while adeptly managing partner relationships and expectations. Your Responsibilities Lead comprehensive project management for active therapeutic initiatives, overseeing timeline development, resource coordination, milestone tracking, and dependency management among product, science, machine learning, and automation teams. Instill a sense of discipline in day-to-day execution, ensuring internal teams are aligned with clear priorities and deliverables, while swiftly addressing any identified blockers. Facilitate discussions regarding resource allocation and make trade-off decisions across a complex landscape of priorities, such as balancing AI model training experiments with immediate partnership deliverables. Create and uphold program-level reporting structures, including status updates, milestone tracking, and resource utilization insights for both internal leadership and external stakeholders. Proactively identify, communicate, and manage program risks, escalating issues as necessary and maintaining transparency with scientific and executive leadership. Organize and lead effective internal program meetings, decision-making forums, and reviews, ensuring the right information is disseminated to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner. Partner Engagement Act as the primary operational interface with partner organizations, coordinating joint governance, managing deliverable timelines, and fostering alignment on project milestones and expectations. Translate internal program statuses into structured updates for external partners, ensuring clarity while preserving internal complexities. Support alliance obligations, including participation in joint steering committees, milestone reporting, and deliverable handoffs.

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Your Role at Lila Sciences We are on the lookout for a strategic Product Marketing Manager (Life Sciences) to spearhead the go-to-market strategies for Lila's innovative life science product portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will transform intricate AI-driven lab capabilities—such as mRNA design, DNA construct optimization, and AI-enhanced medicinal chemistry—into engaging narratives and impactful commercial propositions for: Biopharmaceutical and advanced therapy organizations R&D and CMC leaders Data science and AI teams, as well as scientific IT Collaborating closely with the Life Science Product team, you will influence the development of RNA and DNA design technologies, lead optimization offerings, and initiate early-stage commercial pilots. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping positioning, launch plans, and evidence strategies that transition prospects from interest to committed partnerships. You will communicate value, construct distinctive narratives, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration across product, sales, and customer success teams to enhance adoption and generate measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Messaging & Positioning Continuously define and refine product narratives for Lila’s life science capabilities including RNA/mRNA design, DNA constructs, protein and small molecule optimization, and AI-supported workflows. Customize messaging for targeted personas (Heads of R&D, Therapeutic Area leaders, CMC, translational and bioinformatics leads, Scientific IT) and use cases (hit-to-lead, mRNA design, in vivo CAR-T data stories). Ensure all external materials encapsulate Lila’s overarching narrative on scientific superintelligence, safety, and multi-domain learning. Go-To-Market Strategy & Launch Oversee the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for new life science capabilities: from beta/pilot phases to full-scale availability and expansion. Collaborate with Product, Commercial, and BizOps teams to establish offering frameworks (pilot scopes, pricing guidelines, AI service access models) and outline the customer journey from initial meeting to signed agreements. Synchronize milestone achievements (new RNA/DNA or medicinal chemistry capabilities, application workflows) with external launch events, PR initiatives, and sales cycles. Content & Evidence Development Create compelling technical and visionary content that brings capabilities to life: Use case briefs, technical one-pagers, and solution guides Presentation decks for customer pitches, partner discussions, and scientific conferences Blog articles, webinar scripts, demo narratives, and explainer videos in collaboration with the Brand/Creative team

Your Contribution at Lila We are looking for a dynamic Product Marketing Manager or Senior Manager specializing in Physical Sciences to spearhead the go-to-market strategy for Lila’s innovative AI-driven materials and chemistry platform. You will work at the intersection of: Physical science domains: catalysts, sorbents, coatings, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), quantum materials, and extreme-environment materials. Autonomous experimentation: flow chemistry ecosystems, high-throughput electrocatalysis, advanced characterization workcells. AI & modeling: property prediction, design spaces, Bayesian optimization, and LLM-augmented optimization. Your goal is to articulate this technological framework into clear narratives, compelling product launches, and credible evidence that resonates with: Industrial R&D and technology leaders in energy, chemicals, and manufacturing. Sustainability and advanced materials teams. Strategic partners, national laboratories, and federal programs. What You'll Develop Go-To-Market Strategy & Launch Define and implement go-to-market plans for new physical science capabilities (e.g., catalyst discovery campaigns, LNP property prediction, flow-reactor optimization, sorbent and coating workflows), transitioning technical milestones into impactful market moments with clear offerings, timelines, and success metrics. Translate product milestones (new AI-driven feature demonstrations, CLUE campaign results, partner-ready presentations) into launch-ready packages, incorporating positioning, messaging, collateral, and enablement materials. Align product launches with key commercial initiatives in physical sciences (Accelerated By Lila, Lila Superscientists, joint development ventures, and agentic science offerings) to maximize market adoption and impact. Messaging & Positioning Develop concise, value-driven messaging that illuminates how Lila’s platform accelerates: Catalyst and materials discovery for green hydrogen and electrochemistry. LNP design and advanced materials development for transport and separations. Discovery of coatings, sorbents, and quantum/extreme-environment materials. Customize narratives for R&D executives, technical specialists, and corporate innovation/sustainability leaders, distinctly positioning Lila against traditional HTE vendors, point-solution AI tools, and contract research organizations (CROs). Content Creation Produce technical and visionary content, including: Domain-specific one-pagers and solution briefs (electrocatalysis, LNPs, sorbents, coatings, quantum materials).

What if... we could leverage Flagship’s groundbreaking scientific platforms to develop innovative treatment options that reach more patients, sooner? Pioneering Medicines (PM), a flagship initiative of Flagship Pioneering, is establishing a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D capability dedicated to creating transformative treatments for patients by utilizing Flagship's unique scientific platforms. Our distinctive approach allows us to integrate various platforms, resulting in genuinely novel therapies for serious diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Position Summary: We are on the lookout for an Executive Director, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) who possesses a strong history of driving portfolio-level CMC strategies and executing across multiple emerging modality programs simultaneously. This senior leadership role sits at the nexus of science, strategy, and operations, requiring the ability to navigate a complex multimodality pipeline and establish CMC functions as a competitive asset for Pioneering Medicines. Reporting directly to the SVP, CMC & Technical Operations, this position is pivotal. This leader will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of CMC across the entire PM portfolio, from research interface through early and late clinical development. They will excel in developing long-term CMC strategies at the portfolio level while adeptly resolving intricate technical challenges at the program level. They will define PM's approach to emerging modalities, build and utilize a premier external Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) network, and possess the strategic insight to make portfolio-level resource decisions. Additionally, they will be regarded as a thought leader in innovative methodologies and will champion the adoption of AI-enabled CMC tools. Key Responsibilities: Act as a vital member of the Technical Operations leadership team, overseeing CMC functions such as Drug Substance Development, Drug Delivery/Pre-formulation, Analytical Development, Product Development, and Regulatory CMC. You will hold accountability for all aspects of CMC functional strategy and portfolio deliverables. Drive the growth and strategic direction of the CMC organization. This includes recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing CMC team while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead and ensure the execution of end-to-end CMC processes across a growing portfolio of multimodality compounds, ensuring timely and strategic program advancement. You will be responsible for identifying portfolio-level CMC risks.

Your Contribution at Lila Sciences Be a part of innovating the scientific landscape! We are on the lookout for a talented software engineer with a background in life sciences to enhance our data science team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, laboratory scientists, and machine learning engineers to develop state-of-the-art tools for automated scientific analysis and beyond. Your expertise in web services and data engineering, particularly in Python development for scientific applications, will be crucial. If you excel in a collaborative and fast-paced environment while adhering to best practices in git, development workflows, and user-centered design, we encourage you to apply! Your Responsibilities Engage in the complete software development life cycle, concentrating on the design, implementation, and maintenance of software services. Create reusable code and libraries to enhance efficiency and scalability. Ensure development aligns with strategic objectives, facilitating software that meets broader organizational requirements. Oversee git repositories, manage the team’s Jira board and Notion Hub, advocate for best practices, assist laboratory scientists in utilizing new tools, and cultivate a collaborative development culture. Collaborate directly with scientists to identify gaps and unmet needs, crafting customized software solutions for data management, LIMS functionality, and data automation. Advocate for infrastructure as code and devise efficient deployment strategies. Produce clear, concise documentation for both engineering teams and end users. Required Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of experience in software development within a commercial environment. High proficiency in Python programming. Solid understanding of git best practices. Strong listening skills and the patience to thoroughly understand user challenges. Experience in implementing scalable software solutions. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a team-oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders. A proactive self-starter with independent thinking capabilities and keen attention to detail. Desire to work with highly skilled and dynamic teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial technical setting. Preferred Qualifications A background in biological sciences. Familiarity with data science and machine learning libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scipy). Knowledge of modern developer tools (e.g., pydantic, pyright, uv). Understanding of Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and GitHub Actions.

Role overview Lila Sciences uses its autonomous science platform to tackle challenges in materials discovery, from advanced structural materials and coatings for harsh environments to clean energy catalysts and carbon capture technologies. The Materials Science experimentation team moves quickly and relies on solid operational management to keep projects on track. The Materials Technical Program Manager plays a key role in maintaining this operational discipline. This position focuses on managing execution: overseeing project plans, coordinating dependencies across teams, and removing obstacles before they slow progress. The Technical Program Manager works closely with Materials Science domain leaders, who set the scientific direction, and takes responsibility for building the structure and processes that enable rapid, scalable experimentation. This role does not direct scientific research but ensures the environment supports high-velocity scientific work. It suits someone who enjoys program management in complex technical fields. What you will do Direct daily program execution for the Materials Science experimentation team by managing project plans, tracking milestones, and keeping autonomous science programs on schedule. Act as the main operational point of contact between the Materials Science team and partners in Automation, ML, and Engineering. Communicate needs, align priorities, and resolve cross-functional dependencies. Translate scientific objectives into structured workstreams that support efficient and scalable autonomous experimentation. Lead program rituals such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Ensure meetings are purposeful, documentation is thorough, and follow-up actions are completed. Collaborate with domain leaders to identify blockers, risks, and interdependencies early, and drive resolution. Support delivery of commercial contracts by working with the Product & Revenue team to define, monitor, and communicate program commitments to stakeholders. Contribute to capacity planning and resource allocation in partnership with scientific leadership. Requirements Minimum 10 years of program or project management experience in materials science, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech settings. Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs in evolving, ambiguous environments. Strong motivation to build programs from the ground up; experience in early-stage startups is a significant advantage. Location Cambridge, MA, USA