Chief of Staff to the CTO (Machine Learning)

🚀 About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai    

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

🌟 Your Impact at Lila

Lila Sciences is seeking a strategic and operationally astute Chief of Staff to support our Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This key role requires a background in AI/ML technologies and involves partnering with the CTO to drive strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

🛠️ What You'll Be Building

• Strategic Partnering: Collaborate closely with the CTO to plan and execute strategic initiatives that align with Lila Sciences’ objectives, ensuring technology strategies support the company's growth and innovation goals.
• Operational Coordination: Enhance operational efficiencies by implementing and refining processes that support the technology function, including project management across various stakeholders.
• Project Oversight: Provide oversight and support for major technical projects, ensuring resources are appropriately allocated, timelines are met, and roadblocks are addressed.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Foster communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, aiding in the integration of AI/ML initiatives across different business units.
• Executive Reporting: Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership, synthesizing technical project updates into information that supports strategic decision-making.
• Innovation Monitoring: Keep the CTO informed of emerging technology trends and competitive landscape changes, suggesting strategic pivots or investments as necessary.
• Talent and Culture Development: Work with HR and technology leaders to cultivate a culture of innovation, agility, and excellence, ensuring talent development aligns with strategic goals.
• Event Planning and Facilitation: Organize and manage key meetings and offsite events, such as technical planning sessions, to ensure clear, actionable outcomes.

🧰 What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and their business applications.
• Proven experience in a strategic leadership or project management role within a tech-focused organization.
• Familiarity with AI/ML application lifecycles, including deployment and integration, to effectively support strategic tech initiatives.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a capacity to translate technical and strategic concepts into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with senior leadership and diverse teams.
• Experience in the technology sector is desirable, with insights into how technological advancements can drive business value.

✨ Bonus Points For

• A strategic thinker with a balance of operational acumen and technical understanding, capable of driving innovation while optimizing processes.
• An effective collaborator who can build strong cross-functional relationships and lead teams towards achieving strategic objectives.
• Possesses proficiency in utilizing data and analytics for strategic planning and decision-making.

🌈 We’re All In

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.

🤝 A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.