Director / Senior Director of New Product Planning,Physical Science
Core
Shape Lila Origins' asset creation arm by evaluating physical science opportunities, building commercial theses, and defining venture/partnership strategies.
Role type
Senior Director, New Product Planning (Physical Science)
Builds
Differentiated assets, ventures, and partnerships in materials science, chemistry, and energy systems
Domain
Deep tech, materials science, chemistry, energy systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
new product planning, commercial assessment, asset strategy, business development, market sizing, demand forecasting, deal economics, scientific literacy (materials/chemistry/physics), hands-on modeling, industry trend analysis, strategic synthesis
Preferred skills
advanced degree in physical science or MBA, network in materials/deep tech/investment communities, AI tools fluency
Technologies
AI tools
Responsibilities
Source and evaluate new physical science opportunities for Origins; Track materials science, chemistry, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing trends; Match materials platforms and chemical or physical process innovations to application areas; Build and own market sizing, end-market demand, and deal economic models; Develop specifications and early commercial theses for assets under consideration; Run primary and secondary research including expert interviews, competitor tracking, and customer and supply chain landscape analysis; Shape deal structures and partnership constructs alongside Corporate Development; Contribute to Origins' strategic thesis by synthesizing what we learn across opportunities
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on IC
