Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.
Our Physical effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy. And our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.
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.
The Role:
Are you passionate about building world-class teams at the forefront of AI and scientific innovation? We’re seeking a Technical Senior Recruiter to lead recruiting for high-impact roles in machine learning, AI, and data science, with opportunities to support hiring for physical and life sciences as well.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical and scientific roles, ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers.
- Use innovative tools like LLMs and automation platforms to source and engage top talent efficiently.
- Build and nurture strong professional networks within AI, machine learning, and data science communities to create robust talent pipelines.
- Partner with hiring managers to design and execute strategic hiring plans that align with organizational goals, balancing short- and long-term needs.
- Champion diversity and inclusion by embedding these principles into all aspects of the recruitment process.
- Analyze and share recruiting metrics to refine approaches and continuously improve outcomes.
Who You Are:
- 3–5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a proven track record of hiring in AI and machine learning. Experience in robotics, physical or life sciences is a plus.
- Adept at leveraging networks, relationships, and innovative sourcing tools to find and engage exceptional talent.
- Skilled with recruitment platforms like Greenhouse, TalentWall, and AI-driven tools to optimize hiring processes.
- Strategic, results-driven, and able to thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments.
- Deeply interested in AI and its transformative potential, with curiosity about its applications across science and technology.
Why Join Us?
- Build teams driving innovation at the intersection of AI and advanced sciences.
- Collaborate with visionary leaders in a cutting-edge, mission-driven environment.
Location: Flexible, with a strong preference for the following locations. Depending on location, travel may be required.
- Bay Area, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Cambridge, MA
- New York, NY
More About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are 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.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.