Product Strategy Intern, Physical Sciences

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

7d

About The Position

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 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. Your Impact at Lila 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern