Materials AISF Program Strategy Lead

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking a Program Lead to own strategy and execution for the Materials Science AISF program. This role defines how and when the program delivers against Product, Science, and AI priorities, then turns strategy into charters, budgets, timelines, and execution plans.

The role requires leading through influence across matrixed teams and managing complex, multidisciplinary experimental programs to expand experimental systems for AI-driven materials discovery.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in materials science, condensed matter physics, chemistry, or a closely related field, with industry research experience.
• Track record leading complex, multidisciplinary experimental programs.
• Experience defining and managing technical roadmaps with resource, budget, and timeline constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication, translating technical depth into strategic clarity.
• Experience leading through influence across matrixed, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Materials Science AISF program strategy, charter, budget, timeline, and success criteria.
• Translate Product, Science, and AI priorities into executable program plans.
• Build the roadmap for expanding Materials Science AISF capabilities across synthesis, characterization, and closed-loop AI guidance.
• Evaluate proof-of-concept results from Scientific Programs and design pathways for platform integration.
• Form, align, and advise cross-functional project teams executing the Materials Science AISF strategy.
• Resolve resourcing, prioritization, and execution risks in partnership with Product and portfolio leads.
• Represent Materials Science AISF strategy, status, risks, and decisions in technical leadership reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Experimentation

Education

PhD or equivalent in materials science/condensed matter/chemistry

Tools

Experimental platforms

Job description

Lila Sciences is seeking a Program Lead to own strategy and execution for the Materials Science AISF program. This role defines how and when the program delivers against Product, Science, and AI priorities, then turns strategy into charters, budgets, timelines, and execution plans.

The role requires leading through influence across matrixed teams and managing complex, multidisciplinary experimental programs to expand experimental systems for AI-driven materials discovery.