Chemistry Technical Program Manager

Lila Sciences

Cambridge, United States
Base: $128,000 - $172,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
10+ years program management experience
Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
Manage cross-functional dependencies
Lila Sciences is seeking a Chemistry Technical Program Manager to facilitate the execution of complex scientific programs within their Chemistry team. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience in technical environments, particularly in chemistry or pharmaceuticals, and will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively

Job Summary

  • Lila Sciences is using its autonomous science platform to accelerate chemical discovery from smarter synthesis pathways to molecular design.
  • The role involves owning day-to-day program execution within the Chemistry experiment team while serving as the primary operational interface between scientific and engineering teams.
  • Candidates receive competitive base compensation with bonus potential, generous early-stage equity, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

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Lila Sciences is seeking a Chemistry Technical Program Manager to facilitate the execution of complex scientific programs within their Chemistry team. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience in technical environments, particularly in chemistry or pharmaceuticals, and will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Salary

Base: $128,000 - $172,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive base with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible time off, paid parental leave, educational assistance, commuter benefits, subsidized lunch

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years program management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Manage cross-functional dependencies
  • Scientific fluency in chemistry programs
  • Experience with commercial contract delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Early-stage start-up experience
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, Asana, Jira
  • PMP, PgMP, or agile certification
  • Bias toward purposeful meetings and documentation

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of program or project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • Track record managing multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced environments

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