# Strategic Projects Lead - Chemical Engineering

**Company:** [AfterQuery](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/afterquery)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $150k – $225k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Process Design, Drug Development, Python, Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Comsol, Bioinformatics, Claude Code
**Posted:** 2026-08-31

> Leads cross-functional projects that create AI training data solutions for frontier AI organizations, coordinating specialized experts and owning delivery from scoping through execution. Requires at least three years in chemical, biomedical, biotech, pharma, or related life-sciences engineering and strong quantitative and leadership skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage projects and client relationships with leading AI organizations to build data solutions that drive revenue.
- Lead and coordinate specialized expert teams across finance, software engineering, law, and other domains.
- Design dataset specifications that influence how foundation models are evaluated and improved.
- Own critical projects end-to-end, including scoping, execution, iteration, and delivery.
- Support operational initiatives across building, analysis, coordination, and execution.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or related process/life-sciences engineering roles.
- Background in chemical process design, biomedical devices, drug development, or related life-sciences engineering.
- Strong understanding of chemistry and biology fundamentals, with quantitative process- and systems-level reasoning.
- High agency, strong work ethic, and comfort defining problems in ambiguous environments.
- Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
- Passion for AI and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Demonstrated competitive success, such as patents, publications, board or licensing exams, or top-tier academic or professional achievement.

## Nice-to-haves
- Python proficiency or experience with simulation and analysis tools.
- Experience with Aspen Plus, MATLAB, COMSOL, or bioinformatics pipelines.
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MD) in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical-device industry.
- Familiarity with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted workflows.
- Experience across multiple engineering or life-sciences domains.

## Compensation
- Salary: $150,000–$225,000 annually.
- Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with employer match; daily UberEats stipend; monthly wellness stipend; and covered commute.

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