Chemistry Program Manager — Autonomous Discovery at Scale

Lilasciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 95,873 - 128,829; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation with bonuses

Generous early-stage equity

Comprehensive benefits program for international employees

Flexible time off and paid parental leave

Job summary

Lilasciences in Cambridge is seeking a Technical Program Manager to accelerate chemical discovery through effective program management across its Chemistry team. The role involves managing project execution, coordinating with multiple functions, and ensuring timely delivery of programs.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in program management within relevant fields, and a strong educational background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. A collaborative approach and scientific fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program or project management experience in relevant environments.
• A track record of managing multiple concurrent programs successfully.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across stakeholders in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day program execution and manage project plans.
• Serve as the operational interface between teams and partners.
• Translate scientific program goals into efficient workstreams.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Scientific fluency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

Jira

Job description

Lilasciences in Cambridge is seeking a Technical Program Manager to accelerate chemical discovery through effective program management across its Chemistry team. The role involves managing project execution, coordinating with multiple functions, and ensuring timely delivery of programs.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in program management within relevant fields, and a strong educational background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. A collaborative approach and scientific fluency are essential.