Strategic Projects Lead - Engineering (Life Sciences & Chemical)

The role

You will work with leading AI organizations to build data solutions and manage expert teams across domains. You will design dataset specifications and own critical projects from idea to delivery.

What you will do

• Work with leading AI organizations to build next-generation data solutions.
• Lead and coordinate highly specialized contributors across fields like finance, software engineering, and law.
• Design dataset specifications that influence how frontier models are evaluated and improved.
• Own critical projects from scoping and execution to iteration and shipping.
• Support the team across a range of operational initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of industry or applied research experience in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related life-sciences field.
• Strong technical background in at least one relevant discipline, such as chemical process design, process modeling and optimization, bioprocess engineering, drug development, or biomedical systems.
• Deep understanding of scientific and engineering fundamentals within your area of expertise.
• 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, research awards, or top-tier academic/professional achievement).

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Python or experience with scientific computing, process simulation, or analysis tools relevant to your discipline (e.g., Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, COMSOL, or computational biolog
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, bioprocessing, or medical-device development.
• Familiarity with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Daily UberEats Stipend
• Monthly Wellness Stipend

About the company

AfterQuery is an applied research lab curating data solutions for foundation model development. They are based in San Francisco and serve frontier AI labs.