03/18/2026 Product Strategy Intern, Physical Sciences Cambridge, MA USA
Lila Sciences, Inc., Cambridge, MA, United States
Product Strategy Intern, Physical Sciences
Cambridge, MA USA
About Lila
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 introducingscientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatestchallenges, 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
If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.
As a
Product Strategy MBA Resident
on Lila’s Physical Sciences team, you’ll be at the forefront of commercializing AI-driven innovation in chemistry and materials science. You’ll partner with Product and Commercial leaders to define market strategies, evaluate business opportunities, and support go-to-market efforts for advanced materials applications. This role is ideal for a technical MBA student eager to shape the future of innovation by translating cutting‑edge science into commercial impact.
What You'll Be Building
Create compelling presentation materials that translate technical capabilities into business value for industrial and technology audiences
Conduct market sizing, competitive research, and expert interviews across materials science domains (e.g., coatings, catalysts, energy)
Support customer segmentation, persona development, and use case mapping for advanced materials applications
Develop Target Product Profiles (TPPs), business cases, and positioning frameworks for new materials platforms
Build tools and documentation to enable scalable strategic decision‑making across cross‑functional teams
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
Excellent analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information
Strong slide development and presentation skills with attention to visual clarity
Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
Ability to quickly understand scientific concepts in chemistry and materials science and convey them clearly to commercial stakeholders
Bonus Points For
Background in chemistry, materials science, physical sciences, or chemical engineering
Experience with market research, strategy consulting, or product management in technical industries
Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Notion, or similar platforms
Understanding of industrial market applications in materials (e.g., catalysis, energy, coatings)
Prior experience in chemicals, advanced materials, or deep tech environments
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.
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About Lila
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 introducingscientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatestchallenges, 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
If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.
As a
Product Strategy MBA Resident
on Lila’s Physical Sciences team, you’ll be at the forefront of commercializing AI-driven innovation in chemistry and materials science. You’ll partner with Product and Commercial leaders to define market strategies, evaluate business opportunities, and support go-to-market efforts for advanced materials applications. This role is ideal for a technical MBA student eager to shape the future of innovation by translating cutting‑edge science into commercial impact.
What You'll Be Building
Create compelling presentation materials that translate technical capabilities into business value for industrial and technology audiences
Conduct market sizing, competitive research, and expert interviews across materials science domains (e.g., coatings, catalysts, energy)
Support customer segmentation, persona development, and use case mapping for advanced materials applications
Develop Target Product Profiles (TPPs), business cases, and positioning frameworks for new materials platforms
Build tools and documentation to enable scalable strategic decision‑making across cross‑functional teams
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
Excellent analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information
Strong slide development and presentation skills with attention to visual clarity
Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
Ability to quickly understand scientific concepts in chemistry and materials science and convey them clearly to commercial stakeholders
Bonus Points For
Background in chemistry, materials science, physical sciences, or chemical engineering
Experience with market research, strategy consulting, or product management in technical industries
Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Notion, or similar platforms
Understanding of industrial market applications in materials (e.g., catalysis, energy, coatings)
Prior experience in chemicals, advanced materials, or deep tech environments
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.
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