Senior Manager, Scientific Discovery Capacity Planning
Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Lila Sciences's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Lila Sciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lila Sciences
- high 89 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
- 2026-09-17
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
As a Senior Manager of Scientific Discovery Capacity Planning at Lila Sciences, you will be responsible for developing and executing capacity planning processes that align with commercial proposals and scientific capabilities. Your role will involve translating demand forecasts into actionable resource and staffing plans, maintaining accurate records of capacity commitments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate capacity assessments into the company's strategic roadmap.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- 6-8+ years of experience in strategic finance, business or revenue operations, or operations
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, operations, or a directly related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders across multiple disciplines while operating with ownership
- Has worked in detail across a technical, scientific, or laboratory landscape quickly and translated it into strategic processes
- Demonstrated experience building and operationalizing a planning tool, system, or process
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to redesign workflows and drive measurable impact
Nice to have
- Experience standing up a capacity or resource planning function from scratch
- Advanced technical expertise in deep-tech, biotech, life sciences, or AI/platform businesses
- Familiarity with building repeatable processes and systems alongside highly technical teams
What you get
- Competitive base compensation with bonus potential and 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
- Educational assistance program
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, but a range is provided
- Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
- The position is described as highly cross-functional, which may lead to varied responsibilities and expectations
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Listed by Lila Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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