# Director, Materials AISF Program Lead at Lila Sciences

- Company: Lila Sciences
- What the company does: LILA has created the world's first Operating System for Science powered by Scientific Superintelligence™. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.lila.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Cambridge, MA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lilasciences/jobs/4287216009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-director-materials-aisf-program-lead/

## About the role

We are looking for a Program Lead to own strategy and execution for Lila’s Materials Science AISF program. This role defines how and when the program delivers against Product, Science, and AI priorities, then turns that strategy into clear charters, budgets, timelines, and execution plans.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Autonomous Science Platform