Chemistry Program Lead for Autonomous Discovery

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead program execution in a dynamic chemistry environment. You will coordinate across teams and ensure that science programs are delivered efficiently. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in project management, a degree in Chemistry or a related field, and exceptional communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program or project management experience in a chemistry or pharmaceutical environment.
• Track record of managing multiple programs in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to coordinate across scientific and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day program execution within the Chemistry experiment team.
• Serve as the primary operational interface between the Chemistry team and platform partners.
• Translate scientific program goals into structured workstreams.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Coordination across teams

Chemical fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

Jira

Job description

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead program execution in a dynamic chemistry environment. You will coordinate across teams and ensure that science programs are delivered efficiently. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in project management, a degree in Chemistry or a related field, and exceptional communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible time off.