Director of Product, Life Sciences (Chemistry)
Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Lila Sciences's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Lila Sciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lila Sciences
- high 116 stale, 2 reposted of 118 open
- Hiring momentum
- 155 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lila Sciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lila Sciences.
About this role
The Director of Product, Life Sciences (Chemistry) at Lila Sciences will lead the product strategy and execution for platforms aimed at accelerating drug discovery and development. This role involves setting the product vision, managing cross-functional teams, and engaging with customers and partners to drive commercial outcomes. The position requires a deep understanding of drug development processes and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in biochemistry, protein science, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or related field
- Deep understanding of drug discovery and development workflows
- Track record of advancing therapeutic programs from molecules toward the clinic
- 7+ years of product leadership experience in building and launching complex technical products
- Strong executive communication skills
- Highly collaborative leadership style
Nice to have
- Experience with automated/self-driving labs
- Experience with ML approaches relevant to drug discovery
- Background in partnering with biopharma or research organizations
What you get
- Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
- Generous early-stage equity
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, but a range is provided
- Role requires deep technical knowledge in chemistry and drug development
- Position is heavily customer-facing, which may require significant travel or engagement outside of typical office hours
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