Strategic Projects Lead - Chemical Engineering

AfterQuery

$120K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in chemical/biomedical engineering, biotech, pharma or related roles at reputable companies or labs
  • Background in chemical process design, biomedical devices, or drug development
  • Strong grasp of chemistry/biology with quantitative reasoning capabilities
  • Proven leadership and communication skills
  • High agency, thriving in ambiguity with minimal guidance
  • Passion for AI and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Record of competitive success (patents, publications, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leading AI organizations to develop advanced data solutions
  • Lead and coordinate specialized teams across various disciplines
  • Design dataset specifications that shape AI system evaluations
  • Oversee projects from inception to delivery in a dynamic environment
  • Support multiple operational initiatives impacting the company's future

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
  • 401(k) plan with Employer Match
  • Daily UberEats stipend for meals
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • Commute expenses covered
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Project and client management: Work with the world's leading AI organizations to build next-generation data solutions that push the limits of model capability, while directly driving revenue.

Manage expert teams across domains: Lead and coordinate highly specialized contributors across fields like finance, software engineering, law, and more to create high-quality outputs at scale.

Shape how AI systems are trained: Design dataset specifications that directly influence how frontier models are evaluated and improved. Your taste and judgement will shape what foundation models become.

Drive high-impact execution end-to-end: Own critical projects from idea to delivery. From scoping, executing, iterating, and shipping in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, you will touch it all.

Gain top tier operational experience: Support the team across a range of operational initiatives that will directly contribute to the future of AfterQuery. You will work across multiple parts of the business in the same week, ranging from building, analyzing, coordinating, and executing where needed most.
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotech, pharma, or related process/life-sciences engineering roles at top companies, research labs, or clinical/hospital settings
  • Background in chemical process design, biomedical devices, drug development, or related life-sciences engineering
  • Deep understanding of chemistry and biology fundamentals along with quantitative process- and systems-level reasoning
  • High agency and strong work ethic; comfort defining problems and thriving with minimal direction in ambiguous situations
  • Demonstrated leadership excellence and strong communication abilities
  • Genuine passion for AI and an entrepreneurial inclination
  • Demonstrated competitive success (e.g., patents, publications, board/licensing exams, or top-tier academic/professional achievement)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Python proficiency or experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, MATLAB, COMSOL, bioinformatics pipelines)
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD/MD) in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related field
  • Experience in the pharma, biotech, or medical-device industry
  • Familiarity with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted workflows
  • Experience across multiple engineering or life-sciences domain
Company Benefits (For Eligible Employees):
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Daily Meals: Daily UberEats Stipend
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Commute Covered

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