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Director, Materials AISF Program Lead

Lila Sciences· Autonomous Science Platform
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Cambridge, MA USA$197.6k - $284.7kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Program Lead to own strategy and execution for Lila’s Materials Science AISF program, translating priorities into charters, budgets, timelines, and execution plans across synthesis, characterization, electrochemistry, nanoporous materials, and related domains.

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.

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent experience in materials science, condensed matter physics, chemistry, or a closely related field, with industry research experience.
  • Track record leading complex, multidisciplinary experimental programs.
  • Familiarity with Materials Science AISF domains such as vacuum synthesis, characterization, electrochemistry, or nanoporous systems.
  • Experience defining and managing technical roadmaps with real resource, budget, and timeline constraints.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical depth into strategic clarity.
  • Experience leading through influence across matrixed, cross-functional teams.

Skills

Required:Program leadershipStrategic planning and roadmappingCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity.
  • U.S. Benefits. Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.
  • International Benefits. Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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