Manager / Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Physical Science

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

2d • $108,000 - $186,667

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, Physical Sciences to lead go-to-market for Lila’s AI-driven materials and chemistry platform. You will operate at the convergence of: Physical science domains: catalysts, sorbents, coatings, LNPs, quantum and extreme-environment materials Autonomous experimentation: flow chemistry ecosystems, high-throughput electrocatalysis, advanced characterization workcells AI & modeling: property prediction, design spaces, Bayesian optimization, LLM-augmented optimization Your mission is to translate this tech stack into clear narratives, compelling launches, and credible evidence that resonate with: Industrial R&D and technology leaders in energy, chemicals, and manufacturing Sustainability and advanced materials teams Strategic partners, national labs, and federal programs What You'll Be Building Go-To-Market Strategy & Launch Define and execute GTM plans for new physical science capabilities (e.g., catalyst discovery campaigns, LNP property prediction, flow-reactor–based optimization, sorbents and coatings workflows), translating technical milestones into compelling market moments with clear offers, timelines, and success metrics. Translate PS product milestones (new AISF demos, CLUE campaign results, partner-ready vignettes) into launch-ready packages, including positioning, messaging, collateral, and enablement assets. Align launches with priority commercial motions in physical sciences (Accelerated By Lila, Lila Superscientists, joint development, and agentic science offerings) to maximize adoption and impact. Messaging & Positioning Craft crisp, value-based messaging that communicates how Lila’s platform accelerates: Catalyst and materials discovery for green hydrogen and electrochemistry LNP design and advanced materials development for transport and separations Coatings, sorbents, and quantum/extreme-environment materials discovery Tailor narratives for R&D executives, technical experts, and corporate innovation/sustainability leaders, clearly differentiating Lila from traditional HTE vendors, point-solution AI tools, and CROs. Content Creation Produce technical and visionary content, including: Domain-focused one-pagers and solution briefs (electrocatalysis, LNPs, sorbents, coatings, quantum materials) Case studies and vignettes that translate CLUE campaigns, flow cell workcells, and AISF demos into partner-ready slides and visuals Executive decks for Chevron, Merck-style conversations, industry keynotes, and joint partner briefings Website and industry-page copy for physical sciences, in collaboration with Brand, CSO Materials, and PS leads Sales & Field Enablement Partner with Commercial and BD to deliver high-impact collateral for physical-science prospects: Pitch decks and talk tracks linked to CLUE, flow chemistry, LNP, sorbents, and coatings capabilities Competitive positioning and objection handling against AI-for-materials and automation players Simple ROI/value frameworks (faster time to best-in-class catalysts, improved yields, fewer experiments, enhanced durability) Capture learnings from customer and partner meetings (e.g., Chevron, energy majors, OEMs, national labs) and feed them back into messaging and product feedback loops Market Intelligence & Insight Monitor competitive landscape and adjacencies in AI-driven materials discovery, HTE vendors, simulation platforms, and industrial R&D digitization Synthesize customer signals from commercial conversations, conferences (e.g., GTC, sustainability/energy events), and federal initiatives to inform PS product and business-model decisions Help prioritize PS storytelling priorities for 2026 (e.g., CLUE results and green hydrogen, LNPs and targeted delivery, extreme-environment coatings, quantum materials) to drive revenue and partnerships Evangelism & Representation Serve as a visible advocate for Lila’s physical sciences work, supporting researchers in events, webinars, and joint partner sessions Collaborate with MarCom on PR and thought leadership that highlights CLUE, AISF for flow chemistry, electrocatalysis, carbon capture sorbents, and advanced materials achievements

Requirements

• 5+ years in B2B SaaS or technical product marketing, ideally within lab informatics, scientific software, or AI/ML for physical sciences, energy, or advanced materials.
• Strong grasp of AI/ML applied to physical sciences (e.g., property prediction, generative models for materials, Bayesian optimization, simulation-driven design).
• Comfortable discussing catalysis, sorbents, coatings, or related domains, even if you are not the domain PI.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical data and workflows into accessible, precise, and compelling narratives for scientists and business stakeholders; strong writing portfolio a plus.
• Track record of partnering with Product, R&D, and Commercial teams; able to serve as a trusted thought partner to PS leaders and researchers.
• Strong project management skills; capable of coordinating multiple GTM streams in parallel and delivering on deadlines tied to events, partner meetings, and internal milestones.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, highly cross-functional environment where product, category, and business models are evolving.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. PhD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute GTM plans for new physical science capabilities
• Translate PS product milestones into launch-ready packages
• Align launches with priority commercial motions in physical sciences
• Craft crisp, value-based messaging that communicates how Lila’s platform accelerates catalyst and materials discovery, LNP design, and coatings/sorbents/quantum materials discovery
• Tailor narratives for R&D executives, technical experts, and corporate innovation/sustainability leaders
• Produce technical and visionary content
• Partner with Commercial and BD to deliver high-impact collateral for physical-science prospects
• Capture learnings from customer and partner meetings and feed them back into messaging and product feedback loops
• Monitor competitive landscape and adjacencies in AI-driven materials discovery, HTE vendors, simulation platforms, and industrial R&D digitization
• Synthesize customer signals from commercial conversations, conferences, and federal initiatives to inform PS product and business-model decisions
• Help prioritize PS storytelling priorities for 2026 to drive revenue and partnerships
• Serve as a visible advocate for Lila’s physical sciences work, supporting researchers in events, webinars, and joint partner sessions
• Collaborate with MarCom on PR and thought leadership

Benefits

• We expect the base salary for this role to fall between $108,000 – $186,667 USD per year , along with bonus potential and generous early equity.
• Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level