Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Lila Sciences•Cambridge, MA

3d•$140,000 - $186,000

About The Position

Origins is Lila's company and asset creation arm, where Lila's partners can turn scientific vision into molecules, materials, and real-world ventures. As a Manager/Senior Manager on the Origins team, you will work directly with leadership to evaluate and advance scientific opportunities. You will build analytical frameworks, partner-facing materials, and financial models that underpin how we identify, structure, and pursue these opportunities. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role for a builder who thrives in ambiguity and wants to be close to consequential decisions at one of the most ambitious scientific companies in the world.

Requirements

Typically 4-6 years of experience, with a background in investment banking, private equity, or growth equity, and subsequent experience in venture capital, a startup, or a similarly fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent technical training
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to build models independently from scratch
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality partner-facing materials and executive presentations under tight timelines
Comfortable working in ambiguity with limited oversight, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information for senior audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating early-stage scientific or technology opportunities
Familiarity with deep tech or life sciences sectors
Ability to engage substantively with scientific concepts and translate them into business and financial terms
Experience working directly with senior leadership in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
Proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization platforms

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models and projections to evaluate scientific opportunities and inform decisions
Develop partner-facing materials, presentations, and analyses to support external conversations and deal processes, working alongside leadership and external partners
Evaluate opportunities in the context of Lila's platform, assessing scientific, commercial, and strategic fit
Support structuring and execution of ventures from early-stage diligence through deal close
Synthesize complex scientific and financial information into clear, decision-ready outputs for senior leadership
Collaborate across Lila's scientific, finance, legal, and product/revenue teams to advance active opportunities